Golf R 20 Years
The Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years features turbocharged 2.0-liter EA888 inline-four engine producing 328-333 horsepower (245 kW) depending on market specification (329 horsepower in US, 333 PS in Europe) with enhanced turbocharger tuning maintaining constant boost during partial-load driving through seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel-drive achieving 4.6-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and 270 km/h (168 mph) electronically-limited top speed representing most powerful production Golf ever manufactured. Special edition includes R-Performance package offering Drift and Special gearbox programs alongside comfort, sport, and race driving modes, plus genuine carbon-fiber interior trim marking first Volkswagen worldwide featuring such premium material establishing anniversary model as ultimate Golf R specification.
Golf R 20 Years launched 2022 commemorates two decades since original 2002 Golf R32 introduction featuring 3.2-liter VR6 naturally-aspirated engine establishing high-performance Golf tradition continuing through multiple generations. Limited production anniversary model celebrates Golf R heritage through exclusive 14-horsepower power increase over standard Golf R VIII, special exterior colors, unique badging, and enhanced performance equipment including Nürburgring Nordschleife record-setting capability achieving 7:41.31 lap time driven by racing driver Benjamin Leuchter beating previous Golf R record by four seconds. Popular among enthusiasts for ultimate factory Golf R specification combining maximum power output with exclusive appointments and genuine motorsport-derived performance demonstrating Volkswagen R division engineering excellence establishing platform as pinnacle hot hatchback achievement honoring twenty-year performance heritage from naturally-aspirated VR6 origins through modern turbocharged four-cylinder efficiency.