GTI usually stands for Grand Touring Injection, although in America these letters hide the Georgia Transportation Institute. Many cars of different brands have these three letters in their names, but the most famous is Volkswagen Golf GTI. And here is its most powerful version.
The desire to create something unique and non-standard is what drove the creators of the GTI concept from the very beginning. To date, this car has already managed to charm 1.67 million people, so we can safely consider the Golf GTI a style icon and the sportiest embodiment of the brand. Driving the GTI is like telling the world who you are. Since 1982, dedicated fans have been celebrating the anniversary of its release in the town of Wörthersee, in the Austrian province of Kärnten. And this event brings together thousands of people for five whole days.
For the next anniversary, Volkswagen has prepared a never-before-seen version of the Golf: the GTI W12-650 demonstration car. This sports model dedicated to all the GTI friends gathering at Wörthersee - the fans who have given the GTI its legendary status. This time their jaws will drop to the asphalt at the sight of the most powerful, fastest, and even the widest representative of the Golf in the entire history of the model. The GTI W12-650 looks like it just came off the race track. Yes, he could very well be the leader at the 24-hour race at Le Mans! All the fighting qualities are in its name: W12 - 12 cylinders, 650 is Horse power(477 kW at 6000 rpm)!
Its 6-liter twin-turbo engine is mounted longitudinally, mounted behind the driver and front passenger seats. So the GTI is a classic mid-engined sports car. Six-speed automatic transmission transmits a maximum torque of 750 Nm to the rear axle. This moment makes the GTI accelerate to hundreds in 3.7 seconds, and then everything depends only on how much adrenaline the driver wants to get in subsequent units of time and space.
The twin-turbo engine is ideal for extreme sports enthusiasts who step on the gas even at speeds over 300 km/h. The speedometer needle does not stop at 325 km/h. The Golf GTI W12-650 outperforms almost every car in its segment.
With a body width of 1.88 m (in production 1.76 m) and a height of 1.42 m (in production 1.50 m), engineers and designers have managed to combine design with automotive technologies that go unnoticed by buyers of any other model. Each component was created individually. For example, the chassis of this demo car was taken directly from the sports car.
On the front wheels are tires with a profile width of 235 mm and a diameter of 19 inches, on the rear wheels - 295 mm wide. Of course, the car is equipped with alloy wheels. Due to the huge size of the tires, the wheels (polished, Detroit GTI) face the wheel hub and are made to order. The circle of the centers of the mounting holes is much deeper than the central plane of the rim.
The car has become lower by 70 mm due to lower suspension height, and the huge wheel arches resemble a coupe car in the shoulder section. Klaus Bischoff, Director of Volkswagen Design: "At the rear, the show car is 80 mm wider on each side. However, the GTI body made this possible without problems. The shoulder section of the body was already powerful enough for production model. The maximum number of elements was borrowed from the regular Golf - headlights, doors, and so on. Only the places where they are attached have been changed due to the expansion of the sides of the body at the bottom.”
The strongest structural element of the Golf is the rear pillars. But this is where it was necessary to place air ducts to cool the engine. Therefore, the struts were quickly redesigned and received the additional function of supplying air to the engine compartment. At the same time, the rear windows were simply deepened into the body. This created two air ducts between the glass and rear pillars, through which air is supplied to cool the engine.
In addition, air is supplied through the front air ducts to the giant radiators, as well as through the side ducts in the lower part of the body. At first glance, the rear of the car is no different from the production GTI. However, in fact, all its details have been significantly redesigned.
The innovative body design made it possible not to disturb the contours of the GTI W12-650 body and install a wing on the roof. The GTI's wing is contained within the body. The roof is part of a huge diffuser that provides sufficient downforce around the rear axle. It's made from carbon fiber fiber and directs air above and below the rear spoiler to increase traction, just like on a racing car.
Characteristic elements of both the rear and front bumpers of the GTI W12-650 are the large inlet and outlet openings of the air ducts. Flanking the rear outlet are two dual chrome tailpipes. At the front of the car, the eye is drawn by the straight grille between the headlights, framed in red, reminiscent of the first version of the GTI.
Every driver of a modern GTI will feel at home as soon as they step into the cabin. Sports seats Newly designed bucket seats upholstered in Alcantara leather. The three circular dials in the center of the instrument panel are also reminiscent of the original GTI. In addition, the transparent flip-up caps of the toggle switches for important functions, such as turning off, are borrowed from the racing car. electronic system ensuring exchange rate stability.
To avoid accidental switching of the toggle switch, you must first remove the cap with your index finger and then switch the toggle switch. Another similarity is the built-in fire extinguisher instead of glove box. To reduce weight, door trim is almost completely absent; Only shields are installed, and they deliberately open up a view of the operating door mechanisms.
To prevent the new car from stagnating in the garage, in the near future it should take the place of a pace car at the Le-Mans 24 races.
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Meet!!! Time after time, car companies update their lineup. Some generations replace others, but the basic principle remains the same - a new sports version becomes the head of this or that class. If you wish, you can also call it top-end, if this word seems more suitable to you. Relatively recently, the sixth generation was presented to the audience, and it was then that the need arose to update the most powerful model. It just so happens that recently the recognized leader in this area, the model, has a rather serious competitor among its own relatives -. So, for the new generation, according to the decision of marketers, they decided not to use this version, replacing it with another new product. Now there is only one letter left in the name R, and it is this that is the hallmark of the most powerful version for the line. ()
Externally, the new product looks quite modest. She looks more like a gray mouse than a dangerous predator. Of course, that doesn't mean it looks bad, it just doesn't try very hard to justify the R in the name. Everything is done too simply and somehow even ascetic in German. Moreover, in this case, this characteristic is rather with a minus sign. In the front part, we can only note standard headlights and rather large air intakes with integrated LED flashlights, which are already quite boring due to the presence of them in almost every automaker.
There's nothing special on the sides - apart from the decently designed discs, there's nothing else to look at. Their design is called Talladega, and in standard they will come in an 18-inch variant, while 19-inch counterparts will be available as an option. If desired, you can also see the black brake calipers visible through the slots in the discs. At the rear, everything is still laconic - a rear wing with a visor, familiar-shaped lights and a neat dark diffuser at the bottom of the bumper. The only thing really worth noting is the branded double pipes, which until the appearance of R versions were the hallmark of the model. And of course, the signature blue color, which was also used for the previous flagship.
Letter R, by the way, appeared in the model range just a few years ago and gained popularity precisely due to the Golf R32 model. At that time it was the most powerful representative of the Golf family in history, and even equipped with all-wheel drive. A little later, the R version also appeared on the model ( and ). Separately, it is worth noting that now the balance of power has changed a little. The new example of technical thought not only crushes the old leader with its power, but is also technically more advanced. In addition, it is worth noting the fact that the R32 was equipped with a six-cylinder 3.2-liter engine, and for the newcomer they chose a two-liter four-cylinder TSI turbo engine with direct fuel injection. The same one that is used on the model, just modified a little. This means that the car has not only become lighter, but also significantly improved fuel consumption and efficiency, not to mention an increase in power.
Previously, it was expected that the new flagship of the Golf line would be equipped only with front-wheel drive, since quite recently a related model entered the market - with the same engine, but equipped only with front-axle drive. So, for the Golf R model they decided to keep the traditional configuration with all-wheel drive, which should definitely please connoisseurs of the R32 model, who really liked the combination of power and handling. In addition, the new version uses a modified 4motion all-wheel drive system, which is able to respond much better to changes in the road situation, transferring up to 100 percent of the torque to the rear axle. Now, to engage all-wheel drive, a difference in axle rotation speed is not necessary at all. Engineers call one of the main improvements the use of an electric pump, which is responsible for oil pressure and creates a pressure of 30 atmospheres.
In the new version, the engine produces 265 hp, which is 8 percent more than the R32, and the maximum torque is now 350 Nm. In combination with it, either a six-speed manual transmission or a DSG robotic gearbox with dual clutch will be installed. If we talk about efficiency, the second option is more preferable, since it allows us to achieve a 22 percent improvement in emissions of harmful substances, as well as reducing fuel consumption to 8.5 liters per 100 km. But for the R32 this figure was 10.7 liters. Agree, the difference is significant.
As for the dynamic characteristics, here it finally moves away from the heavy one. Power modern technologies allows it to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds - this is if we are talking about a manual gearbox. Previously, this figure was 6.5 seconds, if we talk about the R32 model. But this is not a record yet. Maximum possible overclocking for the R version it is 5.5 seconds if the car is equipped with a DSG gearbox. The maximum speed of the new product is traditionally limited to 250 km/h. The suspension design is standard - MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link at the rear. But the ground clearance was lowered by 25 mm.
So far, there is no exact data on the date of appearance of the new product in any of the world markets, but we can confidently say that this version will rightfully become the leader of its class. With such characteristics, it can compete with even more expensive rivals, because 5.5 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h is already serious.
From zero to hundreds in 4.9 seconds. This is if with DSG, with more mechanics. The road Golf has never accelerated faster than this. Since 2002, when the legendary hatch first received an R version (R32 with a V6 engine), the power kept coming and coming. And now we have the fourth R-generation in our hands (the Golf itself, let me remind you, is already the “seventh”), and its two-liter turbo engine develops 300 hp. 45 more power than the previous “era”, and 80 more than the GTI. And if it is equipped with a robotic gearbox with two clutches, then acceleration to hundreds takes less than five seconds.
It turns out that this is a landing on the territory of super hatches like the Audi S3 and Mercedes-Benz A 45. And the Golf can also be all-wheel drive. Updated version 4Motion system - Haldex clutch with electronic control XDS Plus - connects the rear axle to work. We know the XDS system from the GTI, but it's the “Plus” that adds the rear axle to the equation. And while the extra components make the Golf R 94kg heavier than the GTI with the Performance Pack, it's lighter than the outgoing R. With a couple of fat guys on board, the weight difference doesn't really matter, plus the power is much higher.
There are four pipes on low revs only two sound
The “Era” has the same turbocharged “four” that is installed on the GTI, and the power is increased due to boost pressure. The cylinder head, valves, valve springs and pistons are all modified. The engine feels bulletproof and has tons of torque: 380 Nm to be exact. And the “four” sounds amazing. At low speeds, only the two middle exhaust pipes operate. At 2500 the bass of those at the edges joins. And all the while, the amplifier (not the synthesizer!) adds a guttural rumble before very believably reproducing the roar of a revving V8.
What else? Here you can turn off ESC completely - “civilian” Volkswagen models this has not been allowed for a long time. This could be great. And it can be dangerous. Especially if your first time in the Golf R is on a frozen lake. But with the very first slip, Haldex sends up to 100% of the torque to the axle that needs it most. Some transmissions can be aggressive. This one is not. So if permanent all-wheel drive is simply pushing you into a corner, the Golf R puts the work to the front tires first. And then, correcting the demolition, he wakes up almost without delay rear axle. The stern describes a smooth arc, and now you are in an all-wheel drive drift. Then, when the luck of the rear wheels changes, the front wheels take the baton again and pull you out of trouble.
Details
Leather
For an additional payment of 67,990 rubles. Free – fabric upholstery with Alcantara
Lever arm
The golf ball is in place. And with DSG there are also switches on the steering wheel
Wheels
The only ones available to us in Russia are 18-inch ones. But there are also 19 inches
But if there is no large frozen pond, the “heroic” ESC mode, or, as it is officially called, Sport, is more interesting. If he thinks you're in control, he'll leave you alone and allow a lot of slippage. And if you slightly miss turning the steering wheel or overdo it with the gas, it will slow down the wheel or transfer the power where necessary to level the car. Even if “leveling out” means a slight skid. The system helps to correct skidding even when the gas pedal is left off, which will allow you to swear less on the road.
On asphalt, where there is grip, the rear axle rests more often. But when the front tires finally scream for help, literally howl, the all-wheel drive wakes up and the rear wheels engage. This usually happens in the very middle of the turn or at the exit of the apex. Of course, the dirtier or wetter the road, the more fully Haldex is used. In terms of reactions, it cannot be compared with a mechanical differential, but for a suburban winter road covered with black ice and manure, the car is well equipped.
Our car had active suspension (optional, not offered in Russia) and Driver Select (+6560 rubles). In Race mode, with hard shock absorbers and a thick steering wheel, the car swaggers around and pretends to be macho. But when Normal or Comfort is turned on, it is easy and simple to use... as if it were a regular Golf. And this is good. Few cars can combine two characters, but this one can. It may be rustic, despite the four exhaust pipes and new bumpers, and not striking. A spoiler or two will help here. Or large 19-inch wheels (although VW doesn’t offer them in Russia either) instead of 18-inch ones.
We haven't driven the DSG version, but if the gearbox is like the one in the Audi S3 (the cars are essentially the same), it should be fireworks. And if the bores in the pub start a song that without mechanics there is no driver’s car, just remind them that with a “handle” the car accelerates to hundreds 0.2 seconds slower. And let them give you a mug.
Rival
Mercedes A 45 AMG
A car with a star is more powerful, but also much more expensive
The “mechanical” Golf R costs from 1,676,000 rubles – 392,000 more than the GTI. Not much for a decent increase in power, all-wheel drive and clever electronics. Even if the car is thoughtfully upgraded with options, the price will not deter you. And even with DSG (from 1,754,000), the Golf R is noticeably cheaper than the A 45 AMG. Yes, it is weaker than the small Mercedes. But, in our experience, Volkswagen makes fast dual-clutch gearboxes better than Benz. And in ordinary life this can decide the matter...
TEXT: DAN REED
Introduced in November of this year, it has been replenished with the most powerful and fastest version - the Golf R. The all-wheel drive new product will be produced in two familiar body formats - a 3-door hatchback and a station wagon (Variant). Inside and outside, the “charged” modification was transformed in the likeness of a regular Golf, but the car received its own power plant, and with improved traction characteristics. The price of the restyled Volkswagen Golf R hatchback with a manual transmission on the European market starts at 40,675 euros, Golf station wagon R Variant with DSG robot will cost at least 44,800 euros. We will present all the details about the “hottest” modification of the popular German model in this review.
Design and equipment
The exterior of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R is designed in the style of the civilian Golf, with the exception of some nuances. Thus, the sports version can be distinguished by the “R” nameplate on the radiator grille and trunk lid, the original mesh of the central air intake and four round exhaust pipes, spaced in pairs along the edges of the diffuser. Otherwise, we have before us a classic updated Golf with large headlights, a narrow strip of a false radiator, a raised front bumper, and a neat tail with LED lamps for side optics.
A special feature of Volkswagen's exciting new product is its own line of light alloy wheels. The car's arches can accommodate 18-inch (standard) or 19-inch (optional) wheels with low profile tires. The dynamism of the look is emphasized by the black painted brake calipers, adorned with the “R” logo.
The interior of the new Golf R has the same layout of the front panel and seats as its counterparts, albeit with appropriately placed accents. The sporty philosophy of the model is reflected in the “R” symbols used throughout, the characteristic trim with decorative stitching and metal inserts, and blue illuminated door sills. The highly grippy seats can be upholstered in combination or leather.
The interface of the infotainment system, equipped with a large touch screen, provides for the output of not only a standard set of data, but also extended on-board indicators. For example, the boost pressure and the g-forces experienced are displayed. When driving on race track The lap time is recorded, and the current values of longitudinal and transverse acceleration are recorded. Multifunctional steering wheel, equipped with steering column switches, allows you to extremely quickly manipulate the speeds of the robotic transmission without taking your hands off the rim.
Technical characteristics of Volkswagen Golf R 2017-2018
The place under the hood of the restyled version of the Erki was taken by a 2.0-liter TSI gasoline engine, to which Volkswagen engineers added traction and power. Now the maximum output of the unit is 310 hp. (+10 hp), and the peak torque is set at 400 Nm (+20 Nm). In conjunction with the 7DSG robot, the engine provides acceleration to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds faster than the previous best figure. The average fuel consumption of a car does not exceed 7.0-7.9 liters.
By default, the Volkswagen Golf R has an all-wheel drive chassis configuration (4Motion). The front suspension is made in the form of MacPherson struts, and an independent multi-link design is used at the rear. The chassis settings, of course, differ from the regular Golf, being more conducive to aggressive driving. It is possible to disable the stabilization system so that you can switch to border control modes of the machine.
World premiere of the 400 PS Golf R 400 sports car concept
- 280-km/h Golf showcases sporty potential of the model series
- Exclusive Golf R 400 accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds
- Design and technology of the Golf R 400 is based on motorsport
Ten key facts on the world premiere of the Golf R 400:
1. Golf R 400 reflects the sporty potential of the model series.
2. The "400" in Golf R 400 stands for its power of 400 PS.
3. The concept car develops 100 PS more than the Golf R.
4. Specific power of 200 PS per liter displacement and power-to-weight ratio of 3.55 PS per kilogram are on the same level as a super sports car.
5. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and 280 km/h top speed (governed).
6. Design of the Golf R 400 was customized to a great extent.
7. The R 400 concept is based on the technology of the new Golf R.
8. Flared wings are a tribute to the legendary Rallye Golf G60 (from 1988, motorsport homologation model).
9. Permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive impressively transfers the car's extraordinary power to the road.
10. Customized interior with motorsport shell seats in Alcantara and carbon leather.
Wolfsburg / Beijing, April 2014.The latest Golf R production model was introduced just recently. With 221 kW / 300 PS of power. All-wheel drive. It handles the sprint to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and achieves a top speed of 250 km/h (governed) - this is the sharpest production Golf ever and one of the most agile sports cars in its class. But the potential of the Golf - which made its debut exactly 40 years ago and developed into one of the world's most successful cars - enables even further extensions to the limits of what is feasible in sporty performance. Volkswagen is demonstrating at Auto China 2014 just how far these limits can (currently) be extended in the world premiere of the Golf R 400 concept car. Its name reflects its mission. It is a Golf developed by Volkswagen R GmbH - the brand's sports car manufacturer. 400 stands for 400 PS (294 kW). The powerful engine with the genes of the WRC racing version propels the Golf to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Its top speed, assuming that a German motorway or race course is available: 280 km/h (governed).
3.55 kg per PS.The Golf R 400, including its all-wheel drive system, weighs just 1,420 kg thanks to its compact high-performance engine (2.0 TSI), lightweight dual-clutch gearbox and low body weight. Its weight-to-power ratio is a dominant 3.55 kg per PS. The permanent all-wheel drive system by Volkswagen - 4MOTION - is also one of the most fuel-efficient systems of its kind. In addition, the Golf is also exceptionally aerodynamic, as the R 400 as well. Perfection in details runs through the entire concept of the Golf R 400 - from the engine to the largely new body design. This extreme Golf is painted in "Silver Flake"; creating a contrast to this light metallic color are the car"s glossy "Black" roof and mirror caps designed in genuine carbon. Also in painted carbon effect are the splitters (wrap-around aerodynamic parts) adapted from motorsport and genuine carbon accents in the interior. Special features of the Golf R 400 in detail:
R 400 turbocharged engine
200 PS per liter displacement.The Golf R 400 is powered by a 2.0 TSI with the technical genes of the WRC racing engine. Compared to the 221 kW / 300 PS Golf R, the Golf R 400 develops 100 PS more power, thus providing 295 kW / 400 PS (at 7,200 rpm) - which is 200 PS per liter of engine displacement. This specific power figure lies on the same level as that of super sports cars. The engine's maximum torque was increased by 70 Newton meters to 450 Newton meters (between 2,400 and 6,000 rpm).
R400 all-wheel drive system and running gear
4MOTION.Typical of all Golf R cars, due to their exceptional power reserves, has always been their permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. Of course, this also applies to the Golf R 400 being shown in Beijing. In this car, the all-wheel drive system is coupled with an automatic 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG), which can also be shifted manually as an alternative via the gear shift lever or steering wheel paddles.
Clever control.The 4MOTION all-wheel drive of the Golf R, which has been perfected with such features as a Haldex-5 coupling, is activated even before slip occurs. Traction loss is practically prevented by this. The system makes use of a pre-control strategy here, which depends on the specific driving state. Under low load conditions, or during coastdown, the front wheels transfer most of the propulsive power, while the rear axle is decoupled. This basic tuning saves on fuel. If necessary, the rear axle of the Golf R can be variably engaged in fractions of a second as soon as this becomes necessary. This is done by means of the Haldex coupling that is activated by an electro-hydraulic oil pump.
EDS, XDS, ESC Sport.Along with the Haldex coupling, which acts as a central differential lock, the electronic differential locks (EDS) integrated in the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system act as transverse differential locks. In addition, the Golf R 400 is equipped with the XDS+ system on both the front and rear axles, which brakes the wheels at the inside of a bend during fast driving through bends, and which optimizes steering response as a transverse differential lock. Last but not least, the Golf R 400 has an "ESC Sport" function like that of the production model. The system is activated via a two-stage switch on the center console. When the driver presses the button once briefly, this selects the "ESC Sport" mode of Electronic Stability Control (ESC). During very fast driving with lots of bends - e.g. on a race course - the ESC does not intervene as frequently, which enables even more agile handling properties. If the ESC button is held down more than three seconds, the system is fully deactivated for professional drivers on a race course.
Sport suspension and new wheels.The sport suspension of the production Golf R, which lowers the ride height by 20 mm compared to the base Golf, did not have to be changed for the Golf R 400 thanks to its large power reserve. In front, the two Golf R versions each have a MacPherson-type suspension with lower wishbones, while what is known as the modular performance suspension (multi-link suspension) is used at the rear. The tires are also the same on both cars: 235/35 R 19. The alloy wheels of the Golf R 400 are a new development. Their design is based on the 19-inch "Cadiz" production wheels, but they were highly modified and equipped with high-gloss black inserts which, as air vanes, perfect cooling in the reinforced brake system.
R 400 exterior
Side profile.Volkswagen Design made wide-ranging design changes to the Golf R 400. For one, the body was widened by 20 mm on each side to accommodate the 19-inch wheels that are further outboard due to their larger wheel offset. In front, the designers developed an entirely new wing, which - as a modern interpretation of the legendary Rallye Golf G60 (from 1988) - are significantly flared. Similarly, the rear side panels over the wheel housings of the Golf R 400 were also flared. The wheel arches are painted in body color as a uniform part of the new wings and side panels. In addition, the bottoms of the sides are characterized by a wrap-around splitter made of visual carbon that is a very flat aerodynamic element derived from motorsport. Perfection in the details: the fibers of the visual carbon parts in the exterior area that just have a matt coating are aligned in the driving direction, and as arrow-shaped elements they emphasize the dynamism of the R 400. Above the splitter, designers also adapted the side sills to the new contours, creating a uniform transition to the newly designed wheel arches.
Front end.Designers have redesigned the front end of the Golf R 400 as well. Beneath the high-gloss black radiator grille with its “R badge”, on a background in “Lemon Yellow”, the Golf R 400 also features a line in “Lemon Yellow”. Similar to the line of the Golf R (chrome line), Golf GTI (red line) and the new Golf GTE (blue line), it forms the termination of the grille towards the rear and continues into the headlights on the left and right. Beneath this line, there is a type of slot that serves as an air inlet on the Golf R 400 to help cover the car"s elevated cooling requirements. The bumper was also completely redesigned. The central air inlets have a surround that is a wing -like element made of carbon effect, which visually appear to hover in the bumper. The lines of this aerodynamic element run horizontally up to the height of the bi-xenon headlights, then they bend in a V-shape towards the rear, and finally describe the form of a C (left) and a reversed C (right). Self-contained wing elements in high-gloss black also hover in the lower air inlets. Between the aerodynamic element of visual carbon and the high-gloss black wings ( as well as within these black elements) there is a protective screen whose honeycomb structure - like so many details of the Golf R 400 - is reminiscent of motorsport vehicles. Since the wing element protrudes somewhat further forward, this gives it a progressive three-dimensional appearance. As in the side profile, there is also a motorsport-derived splitter in carbon effect at the front.
Rear section.At the rear, the wrap-around motorsport splitters transition into a diffuser, which - like the front wing element - protrudes slightly out from the body. Integrated here are the two central exhaust tailpipes. The reason: in contrast to the Golf R with its four tailpipes (two each, left and right), the Golf R 400 follows the design of the Golf R32 - the original R-series model presented in 2002. Specifically, there are two polished tailpipes with a diameter of 110 mm, which are spaced 200 mm apart from one another and extend slightly upwards. Perfection in the details: the exhausted tailpipes have an inner part that is visible from the outside, which repeats the honeycomb design of the front air inlet. The designers also redesigned the rear bumper; at each end of the bumper there is a carbon inlay in a C-shape (reversed C on the right). The reflector is integrated in the lower horizontal part of the C; the vertical part protrudes slightly from the bumper. Here the designers have worked in a wheel arch exhaust vent.
Dual rear spoiler design.The black roof transitions into a roof spoiler that is also in black. It has two levels: viewed from the rear, the gaze is directed through the two "flying" spoilers, one above the other, to the roof. Designers have integrated an LED brake light bar in the rear spoiler.
R 400 interior
Shell seats in Alcantara and carbon leather.The interior of the Golf R 400 has also been extensively customized. The driver and front passenger have motorsport shell seats with integrated head restraints and belt openings. The cross-quilted middle seat panels are designed in Alcantara ("Anthracite" color); the areas at head level and the inner surfaces of the lateral supports are designed in exclusive "carbon leather". The same applies to the outer side of the shell seats. The decorative stitching and stitch tucks (contrasting seams on lateral supports) create a contrast to the fresh "Lemon Yellow" color. "R" badges are embroidered in the leather on the backs of the front seats. The rear individual seats are also designed in "carbon leather" on their outer areas, and the inner surfaces are upholstered in Alcantara. The area between the two seats is trimmed in black "Nappa leather".
Carbon accents.Carbon is also the dominant material for accents in the doors and on the passenger"s side of the dashboard - in contrast to the exterior, however, it is coated here in a glossy rather than matt clearcoat. The center console accents, cockpit surround and trim around the air nozzles are designed in glossy black piano finish. Carbon leather is used for the door armrests, meanwhile, have contrasting stitching in "Lemon Yellow" There is white ambience lighting around the door accents and the stainless steel. door sill plates. Carbon leather is used in the "R" design of the three-spoke sport leather steering wheel. All leather elements are also customized by decorative stitching in the contrasting color "Lemon Yellow" - perfection down to the smallest of details
