Earlier this month, our spy photographers captured an undisguised prototype of the all-new Volkswagen Golf R testing at the Nurburgring, and now, we found the video that goes with it.
Shared at the bottom of the page, it shows a white-finished example attacking the apexes at full pace. And while it may look pretty darn fast, it seems like the German company still has to make the engine sound meatier.
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Like its predecessor that builds on the Mk7 generation of the Golf, the 2021 Golf R will still use a 2.0-liter four-pot. However, the engine will be tuned to produce around 330 horsepower, according to previous reports, and it will be matched to a dual-clutch automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive system.
In its most potent form, the Golf R Mk7 came with 310 PS (306 HP / 228 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. When equipped with the dual-clutch auto ‘box, the pre-WLTP era version of the hot hatch was capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a little under 5 seconds, or just over 5 seconds with the six-speed manual transmission. Expect more impressive performance numbers from the new one.
The lowered suspension, big brakes, large wheels a rather discreet body kit for what is the range-topping version of the new-gen Golf lineup will further set it apart from the rest of the range.
Inside, it will should add a couple of bucket seats at the front, Alcantara upholstery and aluminum and carbon fiber trim, in addition to the R badges.
The 2021 Golf R will reportedly premiere this summer.
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