VW details 2014 Golf R

Volkswagen has released official specs for its upcoming Golf R hot hatchback. VW’s latest Golf R model will make its world debut at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Although powered by the same general 2.0L TSI four-cylinder engine as last year’s model, the 2014 Golf R develops 296 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque – improvements of 40 and 37, respectively.

Thanks to the grip of VW’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive system, the Golf R can scoot from 0-62 in just 4.9 seconds. The outgoing Golf R required 5.6 seconds to accomplish the same feat.

Golf R buyers will have the choice of an automatic or manual transmission.

In order to set the Golf R apart from other Golf models, the hatch features bigger air intakes, a revised front bumper, side sills and a quad-exhaust setup. 18-inch wheels comes standard on the Golf R.

The 2014 VW Golf R is scheduled to hit dealer showrooms by the end of 2013. VW will announce pricing closer to the car’s market launch.

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