2014 Volkswagen Golf R

It's the year of the Golfing. Now,he main of the version show - the new Volkswagen Golf R. Like all three preceding Golf R versions, the newest model additionally transfers its turbo charged engine capability to the trail by means of a long-term all-wheel-drive system; in this instance, it's the most recent form of the 4MOTION program having a fifth-era Haldex coupling. Providing pure dynamic operation are a recently configured activity suspension method (physique height decreased by 20 millimeter), the brand new progressive steering program and "ESC Activity" - which is now able to be entirely deactivated for driving on a race monitor. Elective highlights contain the farther developed DCC dynamic chassis control system against a new Race mode that is featured by the driving profile selector.

The Volkswagen Golf R having a guide gearbox reaches 100 km/h after only 5.1 seconds (preceding version: 5.7 s); with a computerized dual clutch gearbox (DSG) the sports-car finishes the classic sprint in a even quicker 4.9 seconds. The vehicle's top speed is electronically restricted to 250 km/h. In spite of the vehicle's extremely agile driving operation and 30 PS more electricity, gas consumption of the Golfing R was decreased from 8.5 to 7.1 l/100 kilometre compared to that of the last version. Carbon dioxide emissions were additionally enhanced from 199 to 165 grams/kilometer. Even more fuel-efficient is the Golfing R which is supplied using a Stop-Beginning system and battery regeneration, alongside the optional 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG).

The newest Golf R comes with an extensive bundle of unique and customised characteristics. Indoors, the Golfing R underlines its place as the main of the version variety with activity seats in a "textile-Alcantara" substance mixture, leather-trimmed three-spoke sport steering wheel, atmosphere light, automated climate control plus a radio-CD program with touch screen. The industry launch of the strongest and gas-successful Golf Dtc as place will be taken by a two and four-door car happen in the fourth-quarter of

Hightech turbo charged engine

Such as the present Golf GTI, the Volkswagen Golf R is driven by additional innovative engine composition of the four-cylinder EA888 motor set. Set alongside the preceding engine, numerous specialized details were changed to lessen fuel usage and emissions and at once to improve power and torque values. The motor has a recently constructed cylinder head, as an example. Maximum torque has raised 30 Nm to 380 Newton-Metres; it is accessible over a wide speed range between 1,800 to 5,500 rpm. These parts were changed or totally redesigned in comparison to the already exceptionally agile GTI motor: the cylinder-head (jointly with exhaust valves, valve seats and springs), pistons, high pressure injection valves also the turbocharger.

Efficient thermal direction

The turbo charged direct petrol injection engines of the EA888 string all have progressive comprehensive remedies for example water cooled exhaust-gas channels working through the cylinder-head to the turbocharger (to lessen economically total-load gas consumption) plus a double injection method with direct-injection and multi-interface injection. In addition, the TSI has variable-valve timing with double camshaft alteration. In addition, valve raise in the exhaust side might be changed in two phases. This option empowers control of the cost exchange procedure for greater performance, fuel-economy and low-emissions.

2014 Volkswagen Golf R

Fifth-era Haldex coupling

Long-Term 4MOTION all-wheel-drive is definitely a characteristic of the Golfing R. The most recent generation 4MOTION program is presently used in the fourth generation Volkswagen Golf R. This all-wheel-drive system is along having a 6-speed gearbox that has a strengthened clutch and quick-travelling shifting. Another optional attribute is automatic shifting having a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) that additionally offers manual shifting instead.

This is achieved by the system by applying an innovative control function depending on unique driving states. When working under a somewhat low load or when coasting, ahead propulsion comes principally from your front axle, and also the back axle is decoupled. Fuel is saved by this basic drive layout. Yet, the back axle of the Golfing R might be variably participated in fractions of a 2nd whenever required. It is done using a Haldex coupling, which can be activated by means of an electro-hydraulic oil pump.

Scenario-established electricity distribution

A handle unit continuously computes the perfect drive torque for the back axle and controls how significantly the multi-plate clutch should be shut by activating the oil pump. The contact pressure is increased by the oil pressure at the clutch plates compared to the torsion wanted in the back axle. So, the level of pressure put on the clutch plates may be used to alter constantly the magnitude of the transmitted torque. Activation of the Haldex 5 coupling relies principally around the motor torque demanded by the motorist. In parallel, such parameters are evaluated by a driving status identification system within the all - wheel drive control unit as steering angle and wheel rates. Virtually 100% of the push torque may be directed to the back axle, if needed.

The device briefly brakes a wheel that's slipping, empowering secure and uninterrupted transport of push power to the wheel in the other side. In the Golfing R, the digital differential locks are executed at both axles in what's known as four wheel EDS.

XDS makes monitoring in bendings more exact

The wheels are braked by this inside of a curve during speedy driving through bendings, optimising steering system behavior. In the latest edition, referred to as XDS , this features is used to a greater range of dynamic operation - creating the automobile more agile even when the automobile isn't in an acceleration state. In specialized terms, XDS is an operating expansion of the digital differential locks. When the vehicle will be driven rapidly, whenever the electronic equipment find excessively mild loads on-wheels on the interior of a curve, the hydraulics of Digital Stability Control (ESC) use brake pressure to the wheel to bring back optimum grip.

ESC Sport

The newest Volkswagen Golf R is built by means of the "ESC Activity" work as normal. The machine is activated by means of a 2-phase switch in the center console. When the driver presses this change briefly, Digital Stability Control (ESC) changes to the "ESC Activity" mode. In quickly driving with a lot of bendings - such as on a race monitor - the ESC program responds having a delay, which empowers a lot more agile managing properties.

Synthesis of showiness and relaxation

The Golfing R has an activity suspension set up which is separately tuned to the 300 PS all-wheel-drive automobile. When compared with the Golf, its journey height was reduced by 20 millimeters, which really makes the Golfing R 5 millimeters below the GTI. The multi-link rear suspension of the all-wheel-drive Golf Dtc was improved in numerous places; among other developments, Volkswagen perfected steering, by executing new bearing tuning of the for this modular high performance suspension's lateral rigidity, that is required steering

Dynamic operation

Technologists designed the fundamental tuning of the operating gear of the brand new Golf Dtc for optimum driving pleasure coupled with great long touring relaxation and outstanding driving equilibrium. Set alongside the preceding version, steering result was produced even more agile with immediate steering equipment ratios by the auto's progressive steering method. In addition, optimum attainable rates were substantially raised when driving through curves. The working gear was tuned to be more unbiased for this particular objective, preventing understeering most of the way around the vehicle's operation limitations.

The newest calibration of the all-wheel-drive system makes a crucial contribution towards realizing neutral treatment.

To reach optimum mechanical traction, rigidity values were just controlled for springs and anti-roll-bars and deliberately designed not to be overly stiff. Together together with the incredibly fine alteration of damper features, the newest VW Golf R reveals a special power to follow the path the motorist needs to drive just - on equally flat and irregular route profiles. This makes treatment quite sleek and exact up to operation limitations. The automobile's neutral treatment in curves can also be united with extremely great driving equilibrium because of the advanced layout of running gear parts. This superb driving equilibrium is particularly noticeable in load alterations and lane adjustments. In tuning the brand new Golf R, the improvement team additionally focused on foreseeable and harmonious responses of the operating gear.

Ride relaxation

Alongside dynamic operation, suspensor relaxation was perfected compared to the prior version. The working gear harmoniously consumes both big and little unevenness of the street surface. Against the substantial spread of good properties mentioned - inert, immediate and secure treatment together having a higher amount of ride comfort - the working gear of the Golfing R provides a distinctive combination of perfect long touring capacities and maximum dynamic operation.

2014 Volkswagen Golf R

Progressive steering

Motorists do not need to change the steering-wheel just as much to turn a wanted radius; they also don't have to reach on the controls as usually in tight curves. Backdrop: Traditional steering systems use using a steady gear ratio. The fresh steering of the Golfing R meanwhile works using an advancing steering equipment ratio. This perceptibly minimizes steering work in parking and manoeuvring. On region roads with a lot of curves, when making turns, the driver encounters a plus in dynamics as a result of more immediate layout.

DCC

The brand new Golf Ep can be ordered by means of the next generation of DCC dynamic chassis management as an alternative. DCC supplies the three driving modes 'Relaxation', 'Standard' and 'Athletics', which are actually picked and shown through the touch screen around the center cabinet included in the "Driving Account Selector" features. In "Athletics" mode, even more dynamic treatment is executed.

DCC requires input indicators from wheel displacement detectors and accelerometers also vehicle info in the Chassis-CAN-BUS to compute these values and adaptively correct the perfect damping force for each driving scenario. Furthermore, damping forces are selectively placed on the four wheels independently.

A complete of four programmes are offered, and five driving programmes along with DCC: "Eco", "Standard", "Person" and the unique "Race" style which was specially customized to the Golfing R. In mixture with DCC, "Relaxation" mode can also be accessible. All modes were specially tuned for use in the Golfing R.

In "Race" mode, damping is raised (which additionally reduces motions of the physiology), and motor answer and change points of the (elective) DSG are configured to be a lot more dynamic. In the "Personal" driving account, the driver can separately unite mode options for the different single parts. When in the "Eco" driving account, to the flip side, the engine control, air-conditioning along with other auxiliary models are managed for optimum fuel economy. Vehicles with DSG additionally have a coasting operate in Eco-Mode.

Brakes

The incredibly durable brakes were additionally accommodated to the higher-power rates of the Golfing R. Here, Volkswagen runs on the 17-inch program with internally ventilated disks and black brake callipers (with "Dtc" symbol) at all wheels. In entrance, the brake pistons own a diameter of 60 millimeters, while 42 millimeters pistons are utilized in the back. The 30 millimeters thick brake disks of the front wheels get a diameter of 340 millimeter; the back disks are 310 millimeters in diameter and 22 millimeters thick.

Customised styling

Volkswagen R GmbH is promoting numerous new outside details for the main Golf. They contain the fenders, side sills, rear diffuser, chrome double tailpipes of the exhaust method (left and correct of the diffuser), lay out and illumination sketch of the bi-xenon headlights and normal 18-inch and elective 19-inch alloy wheels.

Front end

The Golfing R may be recognized in the front by way of a brand new fender design with extremely big air inlets, changed radiator grille (with "Dtc" symbol) and recently developed day-time running lights which are incorporated to the casings of the bi-xenon headlights. The LED day-time running lights type a distinguishing double "U" layout beneath the double headlights.

Side profile

Back segment

Eight colours

An extra paint was made expressly and solely for the Golfing R: "Lapis Blue Metallic".

Sport seats in textile/Alcantara with carbon-appear leather

As in the three preceding Golf R versions, Volkswagen R GmbH has widely customised and updated the inside of the brand new version also. This most strong Golf includes what are referred to as top activity seats (entrance). Meanwhile, the medial side panels are performed in Alcantara ("Crystal Gray"). Ornamental seams in "Crystal Gray" type a comparison to the darkish areas. An "Dtc" emblem is embossed in the back-rests of the front seats.

As an alternative, Volkswagen additionally supplies a Nappa-carbon leather bundle. Here, the outer seat surfaces, interior side assistance panels and headrests are upholstered in darkish "Carbon" Nappa leather. Meanwhile, the central seat panels might be ordered in both dark or mild Nappa leather ("Hard coal" or "Contemporary Grey"). The ornamental seams are "Crystal Gray" in the leather upholstery variation at the same time. Last but definitely not the very least, the tyre's lower cross bar features a chrome "Ep" symbol. Here also, all leather parts are updated by ornamental stitching in the comparing colour "Crystal Gray".

The ornamental inlays of the dash and door trim panels function the "Carbon Contact" style; atmosphere light can also be incorporated in the door trim panels as regular. Customization goes to the floor mats, that have updated piping in a contrasting color.

Devices in "Dtc" layout

The devices along with the start button of the touch screen around the center cabinet were additionally customised. The touch screen of the air or radio navigation program (Structure Touch radio is regular) reveals an animated "Ep" symbol as a beginning display. Additionally new and updated using an "Ep" badge is the add-on used to initiate the Golfing R: the ignition important, particularly its situation; it signifies perfection in the lowest details.

Radio and radionavigation systems

Volkswagen is equipping the Golfing R with radio/systems and re designed radio. All systems have as normal a touch screen. For the very first time, Volkswagen is executing screens that have proximity sensors (5.8-inch screen and over): as quickly as the driver or front-passenger transfers a finger towards the touch screen, the program automatically changes from screen mode to input signal mode. The display mode reveals a screen that's reduced to only the essentials. In the running mode, to the flip side, the components that may be activated by contact are especially emphasized to simplify intuitive procedure.

2014 Volkswagen Golf R

Auto-Web

CarNet is supplied for the VW Golf R in combination with the Uncover Pro radionavigation method and also the "Premium" cellular phone interface. It includes a pair of new cell online solutions. For instance, CarNet lets motorists incorporate exceptionally up to date traffic info into dynamic course guidance and input signal on-line Points of Interest (POI) in the navigation method. In addition, it incorporates the 360-degree panoramic road view pictures of Google Street View. Realistic photographic satellite pictures can be shown, which derive from the GoogleEarth(TMark) map support (Google Maps).

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