Volkswagen secretly built a Golf with a 463 horsepower engine

Volkswagen secretly built a Golf with a 463 horsepower engine
Volkswagen secretly built a Golf with a 463 horsepower engine

In the now distant 2009 he plowed the asphalt there Volkswagen Golf sixth generation. Of these, the VR-6 version stood out which was equipped with a 3.2 liter engine based on the same engine as the fifth generation Golf R32. But there is a but: there was also a modified version.

The basic version of the VR-6 released 247 horsepower, while the “secretly” reworked one it reached 463 horsepower, with a torque of 520 nm. All thanks to numerous upgrades including a Garret GT35 turbocharger, custom pistons, and a new intake manifold (here’s how much the 2024 Volkswagen Gold GTI costs).

In addition to the powerful engine, this Golf Mk6 boasted the same braking system as the then Audi RS6 and 19-inch wheels, as well as a Bilstein B16 suspension kit. The interior was finished in Alcantara with a leather-covered dashboard and contrasting decorative stitching. While performance data was not released, the relatively low weight of approximately 1,360 kg and high power suggest that this prototype was extremely fast. The vehicle also had an all-wheel drive system and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Volkswagen later stated that the prototype could reach a top speed of over 250 km/h.

Volkswagen, over time, has developed other concepts such as the 2013 Golf Design Vision GTI and the 2015 Golf GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo, both equipped with VR-6 engines with outputs exceeding 500 horsepower. The largest engine ever fitted to a Golf instead it is that of the GTI W12-650, with 641 horsepower and a displacement of 6,000 cc.

The latest arrival from Golf, however, is the GTI Clubsport, which features a 300 HP 2.0 TSI engine and 400 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds thanks to the 7-speed DSG gearbox. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h, but with the optional Race package it can reach 267 km/h. Designed for high performance, the Clubsport features a sports chassis with MacPherson strut front and four-link rear axle, individual ESC control, 18-inch brakes and progressive steering.

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