Can you say 900 BHP!?

This is the output power of Dahlback’s 2004 Volkswagen Golf IV.

Information about this car is quite hard to find. But this is what I found.

It has a R5, twin-turbo engine, that generates between 600 and 900 break-horsepower (approximately 800 -1200HP), depending on the turbocharger’s software setup. The software also controls the Torque settings, thus generating a figure somewhere between 684 and 928 Nm at 5250 RPM.

Big wheels are the key to success- 20”. The tires are Bridgestone S-02, 285/30 ZR20

The car weights 1440kg (3174lb), it accelerates 0-62mph (100km/h) in 4.5 seconds and it has a top speed of over 183 mph (300km/h). It takes 50 liters of petrol to run for 100 km.

trackturtle - 10/9/2006 1:20:01 PM

+1 Boost

There is an interview somewhere, where the owner of this car has a magnesium engine block, but doesn't use it due to his ridiculous power. A MAGNESIUM block, can we say old school formula 1? crazy!

BMW_DRVR - 10/9/2006 2:26:39 PM

0 Boost

0-60 in 4.5 with 900hp and a car that only weighs 1440kg thats crap. It would be faster than that.

S4cabriofox - 10/9/2006 11:18:35 PM

+1 Boost

I thought that a 900hp Golf would give the significantly heavier Bugatti Veyron a run for its money... I was sadly disappointed.

While I understand that a 900hp Golf couldn't use its power fully, it really should be faster than this, whether it's meant for 0-60s or not.

AUDIMAN4 - 10/10/2006 12:37:32 AM

+1 Boost

That's insane, but I'd expect it to be faster.

njshift - 10/10/2006 1:02:25 PM

+1 Boost

Glad to see someone here who is a true enthusiast and knows what he's talking about. These other useless posts are a good indication that most of you have no idea about the potential of this vehicle.

Mark - 10/10/2006 10:30:15 AM

0 Boost

And it looks like crap....big deal.