Although the Volkswagen Golf is not a typical American car and what best represents European tastes in United States car has always been appreciated and commercially successful. The sports versions are always the most desirable and proof of this is the spectacular reception given to the Volkswagen Golf R seventh generation in commercial starter.
The Launch Edition (Launch Edition) was limited to 500 units and prereservas after opening the Internet in less than 12 hours the first 500 Golf R for United States already had an owner awarded. Leave a signal of 465 was enough to capture one’s name in a select list. Deliveries will be made later, when stakeholders should enter the remaining amount of the 33,700 euros costing this model.
The 500 units have the same characteristics. The body color is the characteristic blue Metallic Blue Lapiz the Golf R while the alloy wheels 19 “are model Cadiz. All equipped with bi-xenon headlights, stereo Fender and browser and as special items for this first run is the cover of the key numbered carbon fiber and stainless steel, a numbered clock and a certificate also numbered with the VIN of each unit.
The engine remains the same 2.0 TSI 300 hp and 380 Nm torque that is marketed in Europe. The change is automatic six-speed DSG and 4Motion all-wheel drive. Makes 0-100 in 4.9 seconds and speed is electronically limited to 250 mph. In Spain the Golf R is also offered with a manual gearbox, with a price of 40.000 euros.
Source – Volkswagen
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