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The MK6 Golf R was offered with both a 6-speed manual transmission as well as a 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox, although only the manual version was offered in North America. 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time was 5.8 seconds, 0.7 seconds faster than the previous 'R' model Golf. The 3390lb curb weight is only 7lbs lighter than the previous generation.
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.
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 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 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.
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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]
Was originally 49% owned by VW and 51% owned by UNIS, VW's Yugoslavian importer. Began to produce production parts and replacement parts in 1972. Began to assemble vehicles in 1973. T & 9 codes used when Sarajevo was in former country of Yugoslavia. Production halted in 1992 due to the Bosnian war and collapse of Yugoslavia. TAS went bankrupt ...