VW developing Golf R400 to production...

Stingray · 04-25-2015, 01:13 PM

More powerful than the current R....
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HOT HATCHES, YOU’RE ON NOTICE: VOLKSWAGEN DEVELOPING GOLF R400 PRODUCTION MODEL

By Andrew Hard — April 25, 2015
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/vo...production/#/2

"Nearly everyone who gets behind the wheel of the 292-horsepower Volkswagen Golf R has the same reaction: a wide-eyed grin.

The five-door is everything we love about hot hatches: peppy engines, responsive handling, and everyday practicality in a sharp, modern package.

We’re still getting to know our long-term test Golf R, but there’s a new, more powerful version on the horizon.

Volkswagen’s Head of Powertrain Development, Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neusser, recently confirmed to Car Magazine that the maniacal Golf R400 will indeed see production.

“We have the Golf more sporty than ever before, since we soon will have the Golf R400 — we will do this car,” he said. “We are in fact in development of it right now.”

The car first debuted as a concept (pictured) at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, sporting a total output of 394 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. Performance specs for the production version are still TBD, but there’s a good chance that the Golf R400 will be the hottest hatchback of them all.

Under the hood, the R400 is expected to equip the high-output 2.0-liter turbo from Audi’s TT quattro sport concept. The TT produced a whopping 414 hp — that’s 207 hp per liter — from its boosted four-cylinder, which makes it a perfect choice for the new Golf.

Reports indicate the car will make its official debut this September at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, so keep it locked here for more details.

Could we have an Audi RS3 or Ford Focus RS rival on our hands? Either way, it looks like the hot hatch race just got a little warmer."

krisprz2010camaross · 04-25-2015, 01:29 PM

I was actually considering the r400 but I rather get the 4 door golf r instead because I already have a 2 door car that is fast

. But it look's really cool! And I also heard a rumor that they might have a golf r with diesel in the future.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-25-2015, 02:40 PM

400+ hp..

ilirg · 04-25-2015, 02:46 PM

That thing is going to smoke a lot of cars, too bad its ugly as sin.

Bizaro · 04-25-2015, 02:59 PM

I'm sorry but a 2liter boosted to 400hp+ is a bad idea I drove the cla45 and it felt very overworked and overboosted and that was an AMG hand build engine. I just don't see how this engine will be enjoyable.

matt55 · 04-25-2015, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bizaro

I'm sorry but a 2liter boosted to 400hp+ is a bad idea I drove the cla45 and it felt very overworked and overboosted and that was an AMG hand build engine. I just don't see how this engine will be enjoyable.

My 400 + hp evo's were a blast to drive .

krisprz2010camaross · 04-25-2015, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bizaro

I'm sorry but a 2liter boosted to 400hp+ is a bad idea I drove the cla45 and it felt very overworked and overboosted and that was an AMG hand build engine. I just don't see how this engine will be enjoyable.

What?! Are you kidding me look at the Evo's and wrx/sti's they are really fun to drive. My brother had a 2015 wrx and I use to work at Mercedes and I drove those all the time and I liked it, but I can see what you mean as that not being fun to drive.

ChrisBlair · 04-25-2015, 04:09 PM

I'm not tracking on how anyone can tell if the engine is overworked and overboosted. If the engineering is there, it's there. I loved my turbocharged 2.0L inline four. RWD, drove like a mild small-block V8, it had 340 lb/ft and a factory warranty.

ssrs2lt · 04-25-2015, 04:23 PM

Yeah that thing is gonna be a rocket..

Denis · 04-25-2015, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bizaro

I'm sorry but a 2liter boosted to 400hp+ is a bad idea I drove the cla45 and it felt very overworked and overboosted and that was an AMG hand build engine. I just don't see how this engine will be enjoyable.

Yea, my buddies 510hp S2k isn't enjoyable at all....

Aaaaaaanyway, I've always liked VW for some reason and this one is no exception. I like how it looks a lot. And 400hp sounds good to me.

roorback · 04-25-2015, 07:58 PM

cool car, but I'm not smart enough to know why it's different than the Golf-R or GTI.

ChrisBlair · 04-26-2015, 07:57 AM

More numbers

RBL · 04-26-2015, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

I'm not tracking on how anyone can tell if the engine is overworked and overboosted. If the engineering is there, it's there. I loved my turbocharged 2.0L inline four. RWD, drove like a mild small-block V8, it had 340 lb/ft and a factory warranty.

X2, not tracking at all.

Stingray · 04-26-2015, 10:15 PM

Agree... no real worries about these well-engineered high perforrmance powerplants. And what a lineup for hot fast hatches... a harder decision, but a good problem to have, for those who like all 3:

The 400R?

The Type R??

Or the RS???

Hey GM.... where's your hatch entry????

04-25-2015, 01:13 PM	#1
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,598 View My Garage	VW developing Golf R400 to production... More powerful than the current R.... ------- HOT HATCHES, YOU’RE ON NOTICE: VOLKSWAGEN DEVELOPING GOLF R400 PRODUCTION MODEL By Andrew Hard — April 25, 2015 http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/vo...production/#/2 "Nearly everyone who gets behind the wheel of the 292-horsepower Volkswagen Golf R has the same reaction: a wide-eyed grin. The five-door is everything we love about hot hatches: peppy engines, responsive handling, and everyday practicality in a sharp, modern package. We’re still getting to know our long-term test Golf R, but there’s a new, more powerful version on the horizon. Volkswagen’s Head of Powertrain Development, Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neusser, recently confirmed to Car Magazine that the maniacal Golf R400 will indeed see production. “We have the Golf more sporty than ever before, since we soon will have the Golf R400 — we will do this car,” he said. “We are in fact in development of it right now.” The car first debuted as a concept (pictured) at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, sporting a total output of 394 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. Performance specs for the production version are still TBD, but there’s a good chance that the Golf R400 will be the hottest hatchback of them all. Under the hood, the R400 is expected to equip the high-output 2.0-liter turbo from Audi’s TT quattro sport concept. The TT produced a whopping 414 hp — that’s 207 hp per liter — from its boosted four-cylinder, which makes it a perfect choice for the new Golf. Reports indicate the car will make its official debut this September at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, so keep it locked here for more details. Could we have an Audi RS3 or Ford Focus RS rival on our hands? Either way, it looks like the hot hatch race just got a little warmer." Attached Images

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krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,561	I was actually considering the r400 but I rather get the 4 door golf r instead because I already have a 2 door car that is fast. But it look's really cool! And I also heard a rumor that they might have a golf r with diesel in the future. __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

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Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	400+ hp.. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	I'm not tracking on how anyone can tell if the engine is overworked and overboosted. If the engineering is there, it's there. I loved my turbocharged 2.0L inline four. RWD, drove like a mild small-block V8, it had 340 lb/ft and a factory warranty. __________________

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ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	Yeah that thing is gonna be a rocket.. __________________

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ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	That thing is going to smoke a lot of cars, too bad its ugly as sin.

04-25-2015, 02:59 PM	#5
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,408	I'm sorry but a 2liter boosted to 400hp+ is a bad idea I drove the cla45 and it felt very overworked and overboosted and that was an AMG hand build engine. I just don't see how this engine will be enjoyable.

04-25-2015, 07:58 PM	#11
roorback Drives: V8 permagrin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here Posts: 618	cool car, but I'm not smart enough to know why it's different than the Golf-R or GTI.

04-26-2015, 07:57 AM	#12
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	More numbers __________________

04-26-2015, 10:15 PM	#14
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,598 View My Garage	Agree... no real worries about these well-engineered high perforrmance powerplants. And what a lineup for hot fast hatches... a harder decision, but a good problem to have, for those who like all 3: The 400R? The Type R?? Or the RS??? Hey GM.... where's your hatch entry????