The most powerful and sporty Volkswagen Golf ever produced in series is now on sale in Spain. Is named Volkswagen Golf R 20th anniversary and it is a special limited series that takes the possibilities of this sporty compact one step further, becoming by right one of the most desirable mounts within the category. Nevertheless, Taking home this Golf R with 333 hp and extra spice will not be cheap.
Volkswagen celebrates 20 years of its sportiest division “R”, and to celebrate it, nothing better than a special series that commemorates these two decades of history. How could it be otherwise, the model chosen for this tribute is a Volkswagen Golf R of the current generation (MK8), introducing changes and improvements to give life to this 20th anniversary series.
The Golf R 20th anniversary will only be sold in a 5-door body
The first thing that Volkswagen has done in this Golf R is raise the power of the 2.0 TSI to 333 hp, which represents a gain of 13 CV with respect to the conventional Golf R. In addition, elements such as the Akrapovic titanium exhaustthe DCC adaptive suspensionthe “Estoril” rims in size 19″ in blue or black depending on the chosen exterior paint, larger rear spoiler, interior trim in true carbon fiberincrease in top speed at 270 km/h Y sport seats trimmed in Nappa leather Black with blue stitching.
And we come to the key point, the price. The Volkswagen Golf R 20th anniversary is priced at 68,915 euros in Spain, which represents an increase of 11,425 euros with respect to the conventional Golf R (57,490 euros). If we take into account the equipment included as standard in the 20th anniversary Golf R, the price difference is justified by finding elements that are optional in the normal Golf R, also adding certain exclusive improvements such as increased engine power, the new spoiler, the use of real carbon fiber or the badges that provide a plus of exclusivity.
