The all-wheel drive Volkswagen Golf R is by no means a slow car, with a claimed 0 – 100 km/h time of 5.5 seconds for the DSG equipped car and a top speed of 250 km/h. However, the folks over at German tuning firm Sport-Wheels, have decided to further enhance the performance credentials of Wolfsburg’s hot hatch.
The tuning shop brings output from the car’s standard 199 kW (SA’s Golf R’s will get 188 kW) and 350 N.m of peak torque to 242 kW and 450 N.m. The power boost comes from a recalibrated ECU as well as a custom sport exhaust system for the car’s 2,0-litre TSI engine.
The suspension has been lowered and stiffened courtesy of a set of KW springs. A set of lightweight 20-inch Ultraleggera HLT alloy wheels from O.Z., shod in 235/30 R20 tyres, are also part of the package – although it’s a shame they’ve decided to mask their natural beauty with that bright red paint. The decal set in the pictures is reminiscent of the Porsche GT3 RS, but is only for those with bolder tastes we’d imagine.
