Volkswagen Prepping 266hp AWD GTI-R Pocket Rocket For 2010

Volkswagen is secretly readying an even harder, faster Golf GTI to launch in autumn 2009. Badged the VW Golf GTI-R, the hotter hatch will follow the classic performance recipe of more power and lighter weight to switch the Golf GTI (Mk6) from slick and sensible fast hatchback back into a proper pocket rocket again.

Our sources in Germany indicate that the R version will not use the outgoing R32’s V6 engine, preferring a lighter four-cylinder turbocharged motor with some 266bhp. Sounds suspiciously to us like the Audi S3’s engine, also tipped for the forthcoming Scirocco R20T.

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RaulT - 3/12/2009 5:28:57 PM

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the car of my dreams is becoming a reality......I always thought this should have been the route to take. I like this idea better than an R32. and I've owned a MKV R32

DROOPYSAKK - 3/12/2009 6:19:10 PM

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i love this idea, and when my r32's up im going to lease this.

Star - 3/13/2009 1:39:54 PM

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GREAT NEWS for the car enthusiasts!