The brand new Volkswagen Golf R has confirmed itself to be exceptionally fast off the road and on this video, we discover out simply how briskly it could possibly go.

The brand new Golf R is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Whereas this engine is basically the identical because the unit utilized by the MK7.5-generation mannequin, it has been fettled and now delivers 315 hp and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque, respectable positive factors of 27 hp and 15 lb-ft.

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Earlier than heading out onto the Autobahn to check out the recent hatch’s high pace, the reviewer does some acceleration checks. With a rollout factored into the automobile’s acceleration, it was capable of hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in simply 4.33 seconds when outfitted with the Efficiency Bundle.

As for the automobile’s high pace, VW’s official declare is that an Mk8 Golf R with the Efficiency Bundle can hit 167 mph (270 km/h). Nonetheless, with an open stretch of street, the reviewer is ready to energy the brand new Golf R via to a GPS-verified 276 km/h (171.4 mph) whereas the speedometer signifies 290 km/h (180 mph). The reviewer notes that on the indicated 290 km/h, the automobile hits an digital limiter, decreasing horsepower and increase stress, main him to recommend that the automobile might have much more pace up its sleeve.

One other cool operate of the brand new Golf R demonstrated on this video is the Drift mode. Accessible solely with the Efficiency Bundle, Drift mode sends 100 per cent of the rear torque to the surface wheel, permitting for some spectacular powerslides.