# VW Golf R Series Turbo **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [February 2, 2009, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-golf-r-series-turbo/241772 "2009-02-02T07:40:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-golf-r-series-turbo/241772/1 "2009-02-02T07:40:52Z")
![http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/vw_audi_performance/scoop_2010_volkswagen_golf_r_series_turbo_coming_to_america_car_news/scoop_2010_volkswagen_golf_r_series_turbo_coming_to_america/vwr20_woodward_10_1/1963990-1-eng-US/vwr20_woodward_10_1_gallery_image_large.jpg](http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/vw_audi_performance/scoop_2010_volkswagen_golf_r_series_turbo_coming_to_america_car_news/scoop_2010_volkswagen_golf_r_series_turbo_coming_to_america/vwr20_woodward_10_1/1963990-1-eng-US/vwr20_woodward_10_1_gallery_image_large.jpg) Not my words: Great news for all performance lovers! The VW Golf R Series Turbo is said to come to the US. Name might be VW Golf R20.Meet the new R-series Golf. It will feature basically the same direct-injection 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that you find in the GTI, tuned to an impressive 270 hp. Power will be transmitted to all wheels. Zero-to-60 times should be in the low- to mid-fives, and while the regular GTI tops out at a drag-limited 149 mph, the new R version will hit its governor at 155, with a theoretical top speed 10 mph or so higher. Unlike the R32, the new R model will offer performance greater than the GTI’s, with the slightly increased weight and resistance of the AWD system easily offset by the leap in power and torque. We expect a choice of manual and dual-clutch transmissions, each with six forward ratios. Essentially, the Golf R features the Audi S3’s powertrain. We have driven that car extensively; think WRX performance combined with Audi refinement. It’s worth noting that the new Golf MkVI, upon which this R version will be based, is more sophisticated than the Audi A3/S3. The exterior of what we believe will be called R20 Turbo is distinguished from the GTI by an even more aggressive front spoiler, complete with three distinct air intakes, a more aggressive rear spoiler, and two center-exit exhaust pipes. Three doors will be standard, but VW will most likely also offer a five-door variation. Our artist’s renderings show a possible look for the three-door R20. [Sauce](http://www.germancarblog.com/2009/01/vw-golf-r-series-turbo-coming-to-us.html) ---
**Author:** ![MX-5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mx-5/32/6336_2.png) [@MX-5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MX-5)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-golf-r-series-turbo/241772/2 "2009-02-02T07:42:01Z")
hot damn that looks pretty sweet ---
**Author:** ![lconrad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lconrad/32/6314_2.png) [@lconrad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lconrad)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-golf-r-series-turbo/241772/3 "2009-02-02T08:57:02Z")
may be my next ride!!! ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-golf-r-series-turbo/241772/4 "2009-02-02T11:29:59Z")
with VW’s latest trend, im sure the price will be quite high. ---
**Author:** ![smithsteg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smithsteg/32/6379_2.png) [@smithsteg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smithsteg)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-golf-r-series-turbo/241772/5 "2009-02-02T11:31:51Z")
> [@Anyone ever had this?When I sneeze feels like I'm being stabbed in the side near belt](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-had-this-when-i-sneeze-feels-like-im-being-stabbed-in-the-side-near-belt/13416/12): > > may be my next ride!!! cant stay away from a vw can you ---
**Author:** ![DUKE\_LADUKE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duke_laduke/32/6317_2.png) [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-golf-r-series-turbo/241772/6 "2009-02-02T11:37:05Z")
> [@FS: 1993 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1993-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo/13331/14): > > with VW’s latest trend, im sure the price will be quite high. Agreed,Looks pretty sick though ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-golf-r-series-turbo/241772/7 "2009-02-02T11:43:03Z")
> [@Hewwooo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hewwooo/13447/3): > > cant stay away from a vw can you he can buy mine. ill give him a good price. and still be the mechanic. ---
**Author:** ![DUKE\_LADUKE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duke_laduke/32/6317_2.png) [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-golf-r-series-turbo/241772/8 "2009-02-02T11:44:58Z")
Theres a deal right there !!!