The Volkswagen Golf R has traditionally been the most powerful production version of each generation of Volkswagen Golf, save the crazy W12-powered concepts of course. But could Volkswagen be planning to introduce an even more powerful version of the Volkswagen Golf? That's what this Golf R 400 Concept seem to indicate.
The Golf R 400 Concept also uses a 2.0 litre TSI engine just like the GTI and R, however this one has its roots from the Polo WRC's racing engine. Peak power is 400 PS and 450 Nm of torque, transmission to all four wheels via a 6-speed DSG gearbox and Haldex-based 4MOTION permanent all wheel drive. That's a full 100 PS more than the Golf R.
It's not the most powerful version of the 2.0 TSI in a concept that we've seen - the TT quattro sport concept from Geneva has 420 PS - but still, it's a very impressive power to displacement ratio. The 400 PS and 450 Nm takes the Golf R 400 Concept up to 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds.
The exterior design of the Golf R 400 Concept - based on the 3-door Golf body - has also been revised, now having flared fenders as a modern interpretation of the Golf G60 rally car from 1988. The front and rear bumpers and many other parts made of visible carbon fibre. The interior is finished with Alcantara and racing seats covered with "carbon leather". Suspension settings remain the same as the Golf R's.
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