Golf R Cabriolet Featured in Video | Volkswagen
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December 24, 2014

Golf R Cabriolet Featured in Video | Volkswagen


Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet|Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet


Golf R Cabriolet Revealed in Video



The open-top version of the "Golf R," the sportiest Golf for road use, has had its video released. This is a passionate short film that concisely expresses the car's features.



Text by SUZUKI Fumihiko (OPENERS)



Is This the Production Version?



The "Golf R Cabriolet," an open-top version of the Volkswagen "Golf R" whose concept model was unveiled in 2011. Its basic appearance follows the already released "Golf R"Golf R," and it's said to be a model that further enhances performance with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine driving all four wheels fitted with 19-inch wheels, boasting a maximum output of 199kW (270ps) and a maximum torque of 350Nm. A model believed to be the production version of this "Golf R Cabriolet," for which detailed footage had not been available until now, has been released in a video.


Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet|Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet


Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet|Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet



In addition to cabriolet-specific details, such as the exhaust pipes being split to the left and right, unlike the "Golf R" which has two exhaust pipes bundled in the center rear, what became clear were glimpses of its performance, with a top speed of 250 km/h and 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 6 seconds. And also, a part of the interior.

However, while it is rumored that the interior will feature Nappa leather sports seats, piano black trim, and carbon accent parts, only a few details can be confirmed this time, such as the slightly D-shaped steering wheel and the R embroidery on the headrests.

Already,The next-generation "Golf," also known as "Golf 7"has arrived, and the appearance of the sports version, "Golf GTI" has also been announced, but it seems we can't take our eyes off the "Golf R" based on the highly acclaimed "Golf 6" just yet.