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Official VW Golf 8 performance versions officially coming in 2020

VW Golf 8 performance versions officially coming in 2020

The most powerful of them all will have over 300 bhp.
By Adrian Padeanu Oct 24, 2019
05:25 Races and Chases VW Golf R by Mountune drag races stock Golf R, Audi RS3

VW Golf R by Mountune drag races stock Golf R, Audi RS3

It's a photo finish.
By Adrian Padeanu Oct 08, 2019
03:27 Races and Chases Toyota Supra faces VW Golf R in drag race with unexpected outcome

Toyota Supra faces VW Golf R in drag race with unexpected outcome

AWD versus RWD, 2.0 versus 3.0.
By Anthony Karr Sep 04, 2019
01:45 Races and Chases Top Gear pits Golf R against, AMG A35, SQ2, Cupra Ateca in drag race

Top Gear pits Golf R against, AMG A35, SQ2, Cupra Ateca in drag race

Performance crossovers meet hot hatches.
By Anthony Karr Aug 22, 2019
04:45 Races and Chases Golf R drag races Boxster, Megane Trophy in AWD, RWD, FWD duel

Golf R drag races Boxster, Megane Trophy in AWD, RWD, FWD duel

Which one of these three would you buy?
By Anthony Karr Jul 01, 2019
05:20 Races and Chases Cupra Ateca fights VW Golf R for drag race supremacy

Cupra Ateca fights VW Golf R for drag race supremacy

The result may surprise you.
By Matthew Crisara Jun 10, 2019
Aftermarket / Tuning VW Golf one-offs revealed for Wörthersee with up to 400 bhp

VW Golf one-offs revealed for Wörthersee with up to 400 bhp

VW apprentices are at it again – this time working on a GTI hatch and an R estate.
By Adrian Padeanu May 29, 2019
Aftermarket / Tuning VW reveals fleet of tricked-out cars in U.S.

VW reveals fleet of tricked-out cars in U.S.

Seven concepts featuring an assortment of tuner visual upgrades for the Southern Wörthersee.
By Adrian Padeanu May 20, 2019
Rumours VW Golf R Plus allegedly coming with nearly 400 bhp

VW Golf R Plus allegedly coming with nearly 400 bhp

The new Mercedes-AMG A45 S will have even more power.
By Adrian Padeanu Apr 05, 2019
07:23 Races and Chases Hot hatch race: Focus RS vs AMG A35, BMW M140i, Golf R, Audi S3

Hot hatch race: Focus RS vs AMG A35, BMW M140i, Golf R, Audi S3

It's American versus European hot hatches. Which one would you place your bet on?
By Jacob Oliva Mar 18, 2019
Official VW shares good news: Golf 8 GTI and R due In 2020

VW shares good news: Golf 8 GTI and R due In 2020

We're just as surprised as you are.
By Adrian Padeanu Mar 15, 2019
Official VW says next-gen Golf R will be

VW says next-gen Golf R will be 'fantastic' without electrification

But don't expect R400 levels of power...
By Adrian Padeanu Mar 12, 2019
03:43 Races and Chases See VW Golf R Performance Pack hit top speed

See VW Golf R Performance Pack hit top speed

With no R420 on the horizon, this is the meanest Golf of them all.
By Adrian Padeanu Oct 31, 2018
01:33 Spy photos VW Golf R420 prototype spied testing under weird circumstances

VW Golf R420 prototype spied testing under weird circumstances

Volkswagen Golf R420 testing continues, but why?
By Chris Bruce Oct 10, 2018
Spy photos Possible VW Golf R420 spied testing 5-cylinder engine

Possible VW Golf R420 spied testing 5-cylinder engine

Could the R420 project still be alive?
By Chris Bruce Sep 10, 2018
General Volkswagen delivers 200,000th R model

Volkswagen delivers 200,000th R model

The Golf R went to a serial Volkswagen collector.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 05, 2018
Official VW Golf R to lose 10 horsepower in Europe due to WLTP

VW Golf R to lose 10 horsepower in Europe due to WLTP

The 2.0 TSI engine will deliver 296 bhp.
By Adrian Padeanu Jul 05, 2018
Aftermarket / Tuning 75-year-old UK man doubled the power of his VW Golf R

75-year-old UK man doubled the power of his VW Golf R

We can only hope we'll be as cool and laid-back as this guy when we'll be in our seventies.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 28, 2018
Exclusive Top 10 most powerful hot hatchbacks

Top 10 most powerful hot hatchbacks

Some of the most potent cars that you can take to the supermarket.
By Tyler Heatley Nov 10, 2017
Official Volkswagen Golf R gets Performance Pack treatment

Volkswagen Golf R gets Performance Pack treatment

£6k worth of enhancements help create the ultimate performance Golf.
By Jon Quirk Nov 09, 2017
Technology VW Confirms 10-Speed DSG Project Is Dead

VW Confirms 10-Speed DSG Project Is Dead

It's crushed the prototype mule.
By Chris Bruce May 09, 2017
Official Volkswagen Golf R Shows Off Performance Pack In Slick Video

Volkswagen Golf R Shows Off Performance Pack In Slick Video

It's no R400, but still highly desirable.
By Adrian Padeanu Apr 25, 2017
Geneva Motor Show 166mph VW Golf R Performance package quietly debuted in Geneva

166mph VW Golf R Performance package quietly debuted in Geneva

It’s the hottest Golf R yet… and you probably didn’t even notice.
By Jeff Perez Mar 14, 2017
Motorsport.com Ford Focus RS lines up against Golf R for a drag race

Ford Focus RS lines up against Golf R for a drag race

Find out which all-wheel drive hot hatch has the most heat.
By Chris Bruce Jul 26, 2016
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