Volkswagen is also proud to announce that there are already 30,000 units that have been pre-ordered.
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Will it attempt a lap record of Kyalami? Probably not but it will still be awesome to see right here in sunny SA.
As usual, they don’t just fiddle with the engine performance but also throw in a height-adjustable suspension kit and custom springs, while anti-roll bars are also part of the package.
The VW ID.R packed “just” 671 hp (500 kW) which is half the amount of output compared to the car it eclipsed making it even more impressive.
While the Golf will be much better value for money, the chest is a work of art as it features a machined aluminium and carbon fibre chassis just like high-end supercars.
The new company, m52 (Mountune52), will combine Mountune’s tuning expertise with the design flair of fifteen52, with a host of powertrain, chassis and style products planned for VAG cars coming this year.
It will make its world debut in September at the 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show.
Abt has also been playing with the suspension by adding new springs, and a height-adjustable suspension kit.
According to a new report from Autocar, the Golf 8 range is set to be topped by an extreme Golf R Plus model to rival the likes of the Mercedes-AMG A45.
“Most likely, it’ll be the last V8 diesel car you’ll see.”