Volkswagen is making a drop top version of its Golf R, and the VW Golf R Cabriolet is previewed in a video posted online. The 1:44 clip shows the topless flagship Mk6 Golf in full attack mode on winding country roads, while “racing” with a plane. It looks like the hatch, with the same R add ons, but with a folding soft top.
There’s no accompanying info, but Autocar UK understands that the R will be based on the Mk6 Cabriolet (not a variation of the Mk7 Golf) and go on sale in spring next year. The mag adds that unlike the AWD Golf R hatch, the Cabriolet will be front-wheel driven.
The engine is likely to be the EA113 2.0 TSI unit from the FWD Scirocco R, which makes 255 PS and 330 Nm of torque in Malaysia, and goes from 0-100 km/h in six seconds. The DSG is the six-speed, wet clutch version.
VW first teased a soft top Golf R at the last year’s Worthersee tuning show. That concept had sports suspension and a 25 mm lower ride height than a standard Golf Cabrio. Essential R goodies like Talladega alloys and big brakes with blue calipers are present in the video above.
We’ve sampled both the Golf R and Scirocco R, so click here to read Anthony’s notes on the duo and view the pics.
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this blue color really suits the volks R…wonder the maintenance of the wet clutch…is it easy and rarely breakdown?
Not sure bout maintenance, but there’s definitely less complaints than the dry 7 speed box.
VW doesn’t like to built FR
Well if its easy to breakdown like some anti fans say then VW would have done somethg abt it since they hv sold millions of DSG.
This car is driven by families to hardcore racers.
Great car and tech. See youtube how vw manufacture their cars. Im impressed- the passion and detail going into this affordable engineering marvel (not so affordable here of course).
I drive a TSI Golf. I did my research everywhr before buying one. I even looked at camry then without the intention to buy but just to satisfy my buying decision.
Camry is a joke. Probably the con car of the decade based on its pricing and image perceived by typical fans.
the video/ad doesn’t do justice for the Golf R Cabriolet, especially the loud music which literally drowned the sounds coming from the car.
they should take cues from the french on getting ‘the right elements’ in this short but sweet ad for the peugeot 208 gti:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJOiR0sU4_Y
Weird looking GTI …
Guess must be poorly designed.
VW Golf R cabriolet doesn’t make any sense. We want a VW Jetta R now!!!!!!!!!!
Why? There have been quite a few Golf cabrios, though I thought that’s what the Eos is there for now…
Too bad they didn’t decide to put this Golf Wörthersee concept in production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chreIG-6NXo
I paid down payment (Passat Sport 1.8- as attached in this email) for my car on 25th November 2012 in Sungai Besi Volkswagen branch. I been promised to receive my car on 14th December 2012 after all my agreement on loan with bank completed. As Volkswagen is a reputable company, I take their words seriously and plan on my personal schedule. On 13th December 2012, I called the agent, to tell him my arrival time. I been told that my car will be only ready by 17th Dec 2012. Issue:- If there is a delay, why not inform me earlier instead of waiting me to call at night, only inform me. That is totally not professional.
On 17 Dec 2012, I took annual leave to come to collect my car, however 2nd disappointment kicks in, they told me various reason the car is not ready, I need to come on 19th Dec 2012. Issue:- Again if there is delay, why not inform me earlier? It wasting my real time / effort / money. Why my friend that purchase from another branch later than me, collected his car earlier than me?
On 19th Dec 2012, I contacted the agent, as I told him I will be there to collect my car, 3rd time disappointment kicks in, again he told me the car isn’t ready yet. Need another day till 21th Dec. I told him I got business trip to Singapore. I am planning to drive my new car there, because of the delay from Volkswagen, my trip again and again being delayed causing a lot of loss for my personal life / financing. Issue:- Again if there is delay, why not inform me earlier? Why such a service level been given to consumer?
On 21st Dec 2012, I took another annual leave to collect my car, 4th disappointment when the agent told me the car isn’t ready yet. Need to wait till 26th Dec 2012 (today) for my car collection.
On 26th Dec 2012, I took another annual leave to collect my car, 5th disappointment as the agent told me the car isn’t ready still. I need to wait until 27th Dec 2012.
This is totally unacceptable. Wasted merely 5 days annual leave (Around RM 3000 value), my promise to my company, my promise to my client, more than 2 weeks delay of my car (depreciation value), my holiday is affected. I am planning to travel with my family during xmas with my new car, as the planned is cancelled due to the mistake from Volkswagen.