Vw Golf R20T: first details revealed

Although the high-power Volkswagen R32 hatch has had many strong following it failed to successfully compete with the Mitsubishi Evo and Subaru WRX STI in the affordable AWD performance class. This picture may be about to experience drastic change though with VW’s upcoming high-performance model internally called ‘the R-Series Turbo’ which will be known as the R20 or R20T, names that suggest the engine’s displacement.

Majority of current talks point to VW’s 2.0-liter turbo to replace the R32’s present 3.2-liter V6 engine. Even with this apparent decrease in engine displacement, the engine is said to still generate 270bhp which is about 20 percent over the current vehicle and comes in a much lighter load than the previous engine. Estimated acceleration rate is placed at 0-60mph in about 5 seconds and it can attain a maximum speed of 155mph which is electronically limited. Gearbox options include a 6-speed manual or a DSG dual-clutch gearbox.
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STJ88 - 2/10/2009 11:06:03 AM

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They are realy killing the R-serie by going FF.

Spectator - 2/10/2009 4:05:25 PM

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Kaner and Spyder.

That was an acceptable interpretation and not a mistake. No deboosting for anyone. 'FF' also represents "Front Mounted Engine/Front Wheel Drive"

Dutchman - 2/10/2009 12:04:15 PM

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sign me up! APR or GIAC can make a flash and next thing you know you have a 3000 pound 320 horsepower German rocket sled.

Jaybrn - 2/10/2009 1:36:51 PM

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This car will be very interesting in that segment, the interior is top notch, I wonder though who is going to buy a TT-S which bases at 45K?

dayday - 2/10/2009 2:52:49 PM

+1 Boost

the picture looks nice!!!!

RaulT - 2/10/2009 5:59:33 PM

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I'll take one!

vwrules - 2/10/2009 10:27:36 PM

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Better way to go awd less front end weight with2.0.

bmwdrvr - 2/10/2009 11:02:47 PM

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It seems a bit rediculous in my opinion to give this car the same engine as the TTS that car costs 45grand, and granted it is much better looking but it kinda makes it a hard sell especially since the cars are related, Kinda hard to justify spending what 8-10,000 more as a guess over a more practical car that has honestly probably an interior thats just as nice, more space, and the exact same engine alot of the same chassis......why not distance the TT from the rabbit more, the GTI has the same engine as the TT, the 3.2 is the same as the R32, and im pretty sure VW will find away to get the TTRS in engine for sale somehow in a version as well.

vwrules - 2/15/2009 9:48:28 AM

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Audi people and VW people little different Audi folks will pay the extra doe for the TT Its more about passion than nuts and bolts.