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Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of the Golf by updating almost each member of the vary. The common hatchback obtained a mid-cycle replace in Europe, the GTI bought a few of its buttons again however lost its stick, and the Golf R is about to interrupt cowl with a extra highly effective engine.
Posting on its official Fb web page, Volkswagen R confirmed that the up to date hatchback (which is colloquially referred to as the MK8.5) may have 333 pferdestarke, which is the German time period for “metric horsepower.” That converts to 245 kilowatts or, in American phrases, roughly 329 horsepower. Sound acquainted? It is doubtless as a result of the limited-edition Golf R 333 unveiled in 2023 additionally packed a 329-horsepower punch.
For context, the outgoing Golf R packs 315 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque with an automated. The guide mannequin sees its torque output drop to 280 pound-feet. And, since 2024 is a milestone yr for the Golf, it is attention-grabbing to take a look at among the R’s predecessors. In 1990, you would purchase a limited-edition model called Golf Rallye powered by a supercharged, 1.8-liter four-cylinder rated at 160 horsepower. The 2004 Golf R32 put 240 horsepower beneath the motive force’s proper foot from a 3.2-liter VR6 (which additionally appeared within the authentic Audi TT).
