Volkswagen Golf R20 Details hit the web

[nicko]

Volkswagen Golf R20 Details Hit Web Before Frankfurt Debut:

According to World Car Fans, the R20 will be powered by a pumped-up version of the famous 2.0-liter turbo four, expected to produce 265 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. (Audi TTS, anyone?) Like the R32, the R20 will still run its power to the ground via all-wheel drive and a choice of either the six-speed manual or DSG transmissions. 0-60 times are expected to be around 6.5 seconds (6.4 for the DSG), which isn't terribly impressive, but we'll see what really happens when the R20's tires hit the pavement.

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[Ferrer]

No, it's the Audi S3 for people who can't realise the Leon Cupra R is better than both.

[blingbling]

whao calm down spanish patriot, its still worth the moneY man

[Ferrer]

whao calm down spanish patriot, its still worth the moneY man

It's got nothing to do with spanish patriotism. More like value for money.

[digitalcraft]

I like it, I think it'd be a fun little sleeper, sort of like the R34 was but cheaper(hopefully?)

[andreslom]

No, it's the Audi S3 for people who can't realise the Leon Cupra R is better than both.

Sure the Leon Cupra is really fast and cheaper but 4WD vs FWD????????? I dont think most people can hadle it well

[Ferrer]

Sure the Leon Cupra is really fast and cheaper but 4WD vs FWD????????? I dont think most people can hadle it well

In my opinion front wheel drive is better than four wheel drive. Head to the R8 Spyder thread if you want to know why. Altough yes, 265bhp is probably too much for the front wheels to handle, you are probably better off with the Cupra or even the FR perhaps.

[NSXType-R]

I like it, I think it'd be a fun little sleeper, sort of like the R34 was but cheaper(hopefully?)

The R34 is a Nissan. The R32 are both VWs and Nissans. There's a discrete difference.

And although the turbo 4 could be lighter than the R32's V6, I liked that it had a small V6 in such a small car.

If they did it like the Renaults and mount it behind the front seats, that'd be awesome. And give it RWD.

[wwgkd]

The R34 is a Nissan. The R32 are both VWs and Nissans. There's a discrete difference.

And although the turbo 4 could be lighter than the R32's V6, I liked that it had a small V6 in such a small car.

If they did it like the Renaults and mount it behind the front seats, that'd be awesome. And give it RWD.

The man has a point.

[clutch-monkey]

sounds cool. looks better than the audi, more punch then a golf...
question; in what can i find the V6 nowadays though? the R36 still?

[Roentgen]

I have a feeling nicko is just like 4wheelsonline...

Oh dear.

[ScionDriver]

No, it's the Audi S3 for people who can't realise the Leon Cupra R is better than both.

Yeah but the Cupra R is ugly, IMO. I know you can't see the car while you're driving it but still I like a good looking car.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

It's the Leon Cupra for people who realise what Resale Value is.

[Clivey]

The R34 is a Nissan. The R32 are both VWs and Nissans. There's a discrete difference.

And although the turbo 4 could be lighter than the R32's V6, I liked that it had a small V6 in such a small car.

If they did it like the Renaults and mount it behind the front seats, that'd be awesome. And give it RWD.

How about just a 6-cylinder RWD hatch?

...BMW 130i?

[clutch-monkey]

too ugly ..