High-Performance Volkswagen Golf R Sets Record at Nürburgring

When you think of the coolest cars on the market, the Volkswagen Golf probably isn’t the first model that comes to mind — but it should be. While this compact sedan doesn’t bear a renowned reputation like other sports cars do, it’s certainly making name for itself by proving its athletic prowess on the track.

Most recently, the VW Golf R “20 Years” edition set a new record at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife racetrack that outdid its previous lap time by around 30%. That means this special anniversary edition of the VW Golf R outperformed any prior version of the Golf R by a wide margin.

Enhanced engine operation and a lightweight build let the special Golf R practically soar down the street at white-knuckle speeds. Producing a standard output of 338 horsepower, the VW Golf R “20 Years” rockets from 0-60 mph in a mere 4.5 seconds. This stellar Volkswagen Golf R performance proves it’s a car you can feel cool driving!

This achievement is also due to additions like the R-Performance package, Driving Dynamics Manager, and R-Performance Torque Vectoring. All of these upgrades are must-haves if you want to get the most out of your Volkswagen Golf from Joseph Volkswagen of Cincinnati.

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