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A concept car based on the Volkswagen Golf R, dubbed R400, produced 395 hp from 2 litres of displacement. Furthermore, the R400 would be able to accelerate from 0–100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, thanks to a haldex 4-wheel drive system, and a 6 or 7-speed DSG gearbox. The EA888 engine family has also found its way into the Porsche lineup ...
The spark-ignition petrol (gasoline) engines listed below were formerly used in various marques of automobiles and commercial vehicles of the German automotive business Volkswagen Group [1] and also in Volkswagen Industrial Motor applications, but are now discontinued.
The Volkswagen Golf (listen ⓘ) is a compact car/small family car produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada (Mk1 and Mk5), and as the Volkswagen Caribe [1] in Mexico (Mk1).
The Golf GTI debuted in September 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. [40] [41] It was only presented to the press in late spring 1976 and available in the showroom in September that year. [42] [43] Production was not expected to exceed 5000 units, which was the number needed to qualify for the Group One Production Touring Car class. [44] [45]
A limited edition Golf R400 was rumored in August 2015 by Heinz-Jakob Neusser, then-head of brand development, but in the wake of the Volkswagen emissions scandal (and Neusser's suspension) it was cancelled in favor of focusing on the Golf R. For the South African market, the Golf R received another upgrade in power in March 2019.
The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 [3] (or VW Type 1J) is a compact car, the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk3. Launched in October 1997 for the 1998 model year, it was the best selling car in Europe in 2001 (though it slipped to second place, behind the Peugeot 206 , in 2002).
The new Golf was launched around the country at the same time. The Mk6 GTI went on sale from 30 October 2009. [26] On 19 January 2010 the Golf was awarded the 2009 Wheels Car of the Year title, which is acknowledged as the country's most prestigious car award. [27] It was the first time the Golf had been awarded the title since 1976.
The EA288 engine family is based on the EA189 engine family. [1] EA288 diesel shares displacement, bore pitch, stroke and bore ratio with the EA189 and the new EA211 gasoline engines. [2]