The Volkswagen Golf R DSG is a hatchback with 5 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers the power through all four wheels.
The 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft turbocharged powerplant has 4 valves per cylinder and a volume of 2 litres. This unit develops power and torque figures of 292 bhp (296 PS/218 kW) at 5400 rpm and 380 Nm (280 lbft/38.8 kgm) at 1800 rpm respectively.
A 7 speed automatic gearbox transfers the power to the wheels.
It weighs a quoted 1530 kg at the kerb.
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