ArthurDent Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) Recently spotted testing at the Nurburgring the 2021 (?) Mk8 Golf R. Rumoured specs are 245kW and 420Nm from the EA888 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four and 0-100km/hr in 4.6sec. Photo credit motoring.com.au https://www.motoring.com.au/spy-pics-volkswagen-golf-r-at-the-ring-123836/ Edited April 17, 2020 by ArthurDent 2
scuzzii Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 my 2008 R32 is still going strong. but I will be moving to a replacement end of the year, next year. So either this or the Audi S3
scuzzii Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, ArthurDent said: Recently spotted testing at the Nurburgring the 2021 (?) Mk8 Golf R. Rumoured specs are 245kW and 420Nm from the EA888 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four and 0-100km/hr in 4.6sec. Photo credit motoring.com.au https://www.motoring.com.au/spy-pics-volkswagen-golf-r-at-the-ring-123836/ front tyre seems under some pressure.... 2 2
ArthurDent Posted April 17, 2020 Author Posted April 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, scuzzii said: front tyre seems under some pressure.... Most would be at that part of the track 1
scuzzii Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 1 minute ago, ArthurDent said: Most would be at that part of the track yeah - it was tongue in cheek. Was more meaning they are ripping in during testing. 1
ArthurDent Posted April 17, 2020 Author Posted April 17, 2020 1 minute ago, scuzzii said: yeah - it was tongue in cheek. Was more meaning they are ripping in during testing. Full roll cage so no doubt pushing it. I wonder what times it's doing. 1
ArthurDent Posted April 17, 2020 Author Posted April 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, scuzzii said: my 2008 R32 is still going strong. but I will be moving to a replacement end of the year, next year. So either this or the Audi S3 Tough choice I do like the Audi's 1
RockandorRoll Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 The sharp front bumper lines remind me of the newer Volvos 1
ArthurDent Posted April 25, 2020 Author Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ronin1812 said: Gloss black side skirts are a nice change. The Mk7 models had all gloss trimmings but the side skirts weren't as aggressive as those on the new Mk8. Edited April 25, 2020 by ArthurDent
ArthurDent Posted April 25, 2020 Author Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, t_mike said: The R+ sounds even more tempting. It does but the 300kw Golf R Plus has been coming soon to a showroom near you since 2014. I suspect the problem is the RS3 and whether V A G want another car in the family that's just as quick but probably $20k cheaper. Seriously why is *** censored. Edited April 25, 2020 by ArthurDent
t_mike Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 50 minutes ago, ArthurDent said: It does but the 300kw Golf R Plus has been coming soon to a showroom near you since 2014. That was apparently due to the timing with dieselgate, and the idea of putting the car out, at a risk to the selling ability at $80K plus. Being shelved until a more suitable time, I think corona will have to be past us first. As soon as economic conditions improve, expect it's arrival. 1
joz Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 A while ago went for a blast in a mates tricked Mk7 R !!!! Whoa!!! Pulling mid 3s!!
ArthurDent Posted April 25, 2020 Author Posted April 25, 2020 12 hours ago, t_mike said: That was apparently due to the timing with dieselgate, and the idea of putting the car out, at a risk to the selling ability at $80K plus. Being shelved until a more suitable time, I think corona will have to be past us first. As soon as economic conditions improve, expect it's arrival. I don't think they could justify $80k and I doubt they'd sell at that price. Spend just a tad more and get a way less stressed RS3.
ArthurDent Posted April 25, 2020 Author Posted April 25, 2020 12 hours ago, joz said: A while ago went for a blast in a mates tricked Mk7 R !!!! Whoa!!! Pulling mid 3s!! The EA888's do respond well to a tune and even better when you add a few bolt on bits.
ronin1812 Posted April 26, 2020 Posted April 26, 2020 On 25/04/2020 at 2:04 PM, ArthurDent said: The Mk7 models had all gloss trimmings but the side skirts weren't as aggressive as those on the new Mk8. I like the gloss trims on MK7R. Not much of the fan of the silver accents on the front though, they don't match the gloss black mirrors (wolfsburg edition). Looking forward to how the MK8 performs against the MK7/7.5.
rodders3 Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 I have a scirocco R 2013 model that I had tricked up. About on par (and on paper) with the above specs of the new beast. I don't really drive that much, especially now like everyone else, but it does bring a smile to my face when you give it a bit. Doubt I will ever sell it. Under the bonnet, was same as standard s3 until my mechanic had a play. 1
ArthurDent Posted May 9, 2020 Author Posted May 9, 2020 More Golf R+ rumours. The hybrid option would be interesting. https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/volkswagen-golf-r-plus-details
Briz Vegas Posted May 9, 2020 Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Why did they go to electric power steering? Was it economy, and if so why wasn’t it retained in the go fast versions? The whole point of a hot hatch is to have a fun version of your favourite practical shopping trolley. For that reason I think the Golf R should be a lightweight, manual, hydraulic power steered hatch with good sporty rubber, suspension and brakes. I think the progress towards ever more power is pointless, and this is supported by many motoring journalists that have driven everything. Most owners once wanted a small nimble car that was fun when doing boring everyday stuff or for a Sunday drive. Back in the day I bought my Peugeot 306 after the first roundabout. It just loved going around corners. My current car will do mid 3s all day without breaking a sweat but it’s not the same sort of fun at all and you can’t use it on the road. VW did a stripped back GTI relatively recently. What happened to that? Edited May 9, 2020 by Briz Vegas
ArthurDent Posted May 9, 2020 Author Posted May 9, 2020 I don't mind the electrically-assisted racks in the Golf's, variable ratio and you can change the weighting. The lighter more nimble R is the GTI. The stripped down GTI was the Clubsport and more recently the Clubsport-S.
betty boop Posted May 9, 2020 Posted May 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Briz Vegas said: The whole point of a hot hatch is to have a fun version of your favourite practical shopping trolley. For that reason I think the Golf R should be a lightweight, manual, hydraulic power steered hatch with good sporty rubber, suspension and brakes. agree but it is also every day hatch back, and cars have generally just been getting larger and heavier... if look at the original golf its closer to the VW Up than the golf today 3 hours ago, Briz Vegas said: I think the progress towards ever more power is pointless, and this is supported by many motoring journalists that have driven everything. Most owners once wanted a small nimble car that was fun when doing boring everyday stuff or for a Sunday drive. yes indeed the more power pump into something the heavier everything needs to go from there...power train... suspension, brakes etc... 3 hours ago, Briz Vegas said: Back in the day I bought my Peugeot 306 after the first roundabout. It just loved going around corners. My current car will do mid 3s all day without breaking a sweat but it’s not the same sort of fun at all and you can’t use it on the road. VW did a stripped back GTI relatively recently. What happened to that? yep i remember the first corner on my 306 that was a very different car ...more handling and brakes than outright power.... yes we had the VW golf original in the last year or so... and the golf R grid. the original was a 3 door and took them ages to clear... lesson learnt i suspect probably never do that again the golf R grid was priced same as gti(optioned up) and can imagine r grid sold pretty quickly so probably never do that again either so that's what happened to those, I havent seen anything re stripped out versions of new model coming. but VW love doing special editions...so no doubt am sure keep up sleeve....
metal beat Posted May 9, 2020 Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, ArthurDent said: More Golf R+ rumours. The hybrid option would be interesting. https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/volkswagen-golf-r-plus-details interesting article full of absolutely nothing concrete about the next R outside of pub talk speculation At least it has plenty of lovely pics of my current 7.5R Edited May 9, 2020 by metal beat 1
metal beat Posted August 31, 2020 Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) https://www.caradvice.com.au/853274/2020-volkswagen-golf-r-final-edition-review/ Luv the purple colour. The mk8 R may be 12 months away. Edited August 31, 2020 by metal beat 1
blybo Posted August 31, 2020 Posted August 31, 2020 On 17/04/2020 at 2:25 PM, scuzzii said: my 2008 R32 is still going strong. but I will be moving to a replacement end of the year, next year. So either this or the Audi S3 Same decision we had 18 months ago. We ended up with an S3 hatch after a Golf R with faulty paint resulted in return for full refund. So kudos to VW for that. The S3 is a nicer place to be but I hate the central dial to control the screen, trying to set the satnav is a nightmare for me but it's my wife's car, perhaps I would get used to it if my daily driver. New S3 will be touchscreen I believe so much better in that regard. S3 boot is also significantly smaller compared to the Golf 1
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