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Earlier this week we told you that VW will take the wraps off the Golf R hot hatch at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show. We also said that while we knew that the sportiest Golf would use the Scirocco R's 2.0-liter turbocharged four with around 270 horsepower, we weren't sure if it would keep the GTI's front wheel drive setup or go for an all-wheel drive system like the R32 that it will replace. Well, we've just been tipped off by a credible source that, unlike the FWD Scirocco R, the Golf R will be equipped with a four-wheel drive system similar to the one featured on the Audi S3.
- 2010 Vw Eos And Scirocco Get Golf Gti's 210hp 2.0 Tsi Engine, Fuel Consumption Reduced By Up To 9%
We first told you about VW's decision to replace the 200HP 2.0 TSI engine with the Golf GTI's newer and more powerful 210HP 2.0 TSI on the Scirocco earlier this month when the company's UK arm announce the availability of the GT model in the...
- Vw Prices New 270hp Golf R And 265hp Scirocco R In The Uk [with Track Video]
Volkswagen has released pricing for its UK-bound Golf R and Scirocco R that are both expected to reach British showrooms in February of 2010. Prices for front-wheel drive Scirocco R that's fitted with a 265HP 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder engine and...
- Vw Launches New Scirocco R Racing Game For Iphone And Ipod Users
You may not get a chance to drive the real Scirocco R at the Nurburgring race track but Volkswagen is giving iPhone and iPod uses the chance to take the hottest version of its coupe for a virtual spin at the legendary Nordschleife through a new racing...
- Vw Golf R To Break Cover In Frankfurt, Ditches R32's V6 For 270hp 2.0-liter Turbo
It's no secret that Volkswagen has been preparing a high-performance version of the latest Golf that will sit atop the GTI model in the range, but we can now confirm that the Golf R will definitely make its global debut at next week's Frankfurt...
- Vw Scirocco R With 265hp 2.0 Tsi: Official Photos And Details
The high-performance 'R' version of the Scirocco that was previewed as a concept study at last year's Bologna Motor Show has finally been revealed in production form. The new Scirocco R is powered by a reworked version of the previous Golf...
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Insider: VW's R32 Successor, the 270HP Golf R to get All-Wheel Drive after All
Earlier this week we told you that VW will take the wraps off the Golf R hot hatch at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show. We also said that while we knew that the sportiest Golf would use the Scirocco R's 2.0-liter turbocharged four with around 270 horsepower, we weren't sure if it would keep the GTI's front wheel drive setup or go for an all-wheel drive system like the R32 that it will replace. Well, we've just been tipped off by a credible source that, unlike the FWD Scirocco R, the Golf R will be equipped with a four-wheel drive system similar to the one featured on the Audi S3.We can also tell you that the Golf R that will be available in both three- and five-door bodystyles hits the 100km/h (62mph) mark from standstill in 5.5 seconds when equipped with VW's dual clutch transmission and 5.7 seconds with the standard six-speed manual gearbox. More to come next week.
- 2010 Vw Eos And Scirocco Get Golf Gti's 210hp 2.0 Tsi Engine, Fuel Consumption Reduced By Up To 9%
We first told you about VW's decision to replace the 200HP 2.0 TSI engine with the Golf GTI's newer and more powerful 210HP 2.0 TSI on the Scirocco earlier this month when the company's UK arm announce the availability of the GT model in the...
- Vw Prices New 270hp Golf R And 265hp Scirocco R In The Uk [with Track Video]
Volkswagen has released pricing for its UK-bound Golf R and Scirocco R that are both expected to reach British showrooms in February of 2010. Prices for front-wheel drive Scirocco R that's fitted with a 265HP 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder engine and...
- Vw Launches New Scirocco R Racing Game For Iphone And Ipod Users
You may not get a chance to drive the real Scirocco R at the Nurburgring race track but Volkswagen is giving iPhone and iPod uses the chance to take the hottest version of its coupe for a virtual spin at the legendary Nordschleife through a new racing...
- Vw Golf R To Break Cover In Frankfurt, Ditches R32's V6 For 270hp 2.0-liter Turbo
It's no secret that Volkswagen has been preparing a high-performance version of the latest Golf that will sit atop the GTI model in the range, but we can now confirm that the Golf R will definitely make its global debut at next week's Frankfurt...
- Vw Scirocco R With 265hp 2.0 Tsi: Official Photos And Details
The high-performance 'R' version of the Scirocco that was previewed as a concept study at last year's Bologna Motor Show has finally been revealed in production form. The new Scirocco R is powered by a reworked version of the previous Golf...