Volkswagen Golf R400 launch into production

Volkswagen is going to stake a claim for the title of the manufacturer of the most powerful hot hatch in the world this year. Moreover, once and for all eliminate all questions about this, VW Golf R400 in the process of putting on the conveyor will be even more powerful.

VW bosses in general never directly refused to create a production version of the concept Golf R400, which is shown at the motor show in Beijing. Now, however, received an official statement on the matter: the head of the research department of VW Heinz Jakob Noysser told the British edition Car, that work on the launch of serial production ultrapower hot hatch is already underway.

According to rumors, the serial hatchback will get even more powerful motor than in concept. The prototype was equipped with a two-liter turbo engine, developing 400 hp and 450 Nm of torque, as well as wheel-drive system. As a result, acceleration to 100 km / h, he could potentially compete with established supercars: from concept it takes less than 4 seconds. Nevertheless, the assumption of publication, for serial Hatch motor power raise at least up to 420 hp

Interestingly, with the exception of the engine, migrated suspension, brakes and a new aerodynamic body kit, the rest of the sports car will be similar to the standard Golf. According to the publication, Golf R400 will be made on the same assembly line with the other representatives of the family, so do not intend to complicate the VW hatch design. Thus, Golf R400 / R420 has all chances to become mass model.

And more good news: his debut potentially the most powerful hot hatch in the world, which is to be decomposed into molecules Mercedes A45 AMG, BMW M135i and Audi RS3, may this year. Most likely, it will premiere in the fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and sales will start in early 2016 at a price of 50 000 euros.

 

Volkswagen Golf R400 launch into production