The tuner claims their Golf DSG is the fastest of its kind in the world.
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The initial launch price of the 1100cc Mk1 L two-door was R3,985.
It is expected to be a limited release special model but no (production) numbers have been mentioned as of yet.
The new record set by Dumas came in at 7 min 57,148 seconds which meant he was a whopping 16 seconds faster than Loeb (previous record holder).
“Nobody needs a compact car with 400bhp (405 hp; 298 kW), but is there a place for it? Certainly, and that’s the turf of R.”
Incredibly it is cheaper than the model it replaces.
It is not the most powerful variant (that is reserved for the Clubsport S) but it is the fastest.
Tuning specialists Oettinger have their own idea of a hardcore GTI.
Thanks to a teaser sketch released by the manufacturer, we can get to see a hint of the car’s styling.
“We are starting this extensive electrification campaign with Volkswagen’s best-selling vehicle to date – the Golf”