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.
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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.”
The VW exec was also asked about the Golf R400 and although he did confirm it was tested, they decided to axe it.
Top speed is limited to 250 km/h and the 0 to 100 km/h sprint is dealt with in 4.9 seconds.
Part of the T-Roc R’s upgraded dynamic package is a lowered suspension set-up, larger brakes, and a new dynamic steering system.
Pricing for the Golf R starts at R676,000.
At this stage a public debut for the new GTI could be the Frankfurt Motor Show in September but nothing has been confirmed yet.