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Added on the 27/09/2016 14:56:29 - Copyright : EVO Magazine
Ford’s new Focus RS has arrived and is ready to ask big questions of all its hot hatch rivals, including the Audi RS3 and VW Golf R. Road test editor James Disdale thinks it's time to settle the argument with one of the most anticipated car group tests of 2016! Focus RS in-depth review: http://aex.ae/1OIfXSi Audi RS3 in-depth review: http://aex.ae/1DBVkSz VW Golf R in-depth review: http://aex.ae/1VjwIY7
The Golf R “20 Years” effortlessly bridges the gap between everyday companion and thoroughbred athlete.“With this car, I can drive here on the Nürburgring and the next stop is then the baker’s or the DIY store. The vehicle is really an all-rounder that can do everything,” says a visibly impressed Benjamin Leuchter. And that is exactly the concept pursued by Volkswagen R: Volkswagen’s premium performance brand has already been offering special models since 2002. With their enhanced performance and expressive design, they generate enthusiasm all over the world in the Volkswagen fan communities.The continuous and rapid development towards even greater performance can be easily seen by taking a look at some of the vehicle data of the models from past years. Starting with the Golf R32 with 177 kW (241 PS) and a 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine as the drive unit, through the Golf 6 R with 199 kW (270 PS) and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine, the performance-oriented Golf models up to the Golf R “20 Years” with 245 kW (333 PS) have not just become more powerful, but also faster. Volkswagen R is celebrating this successful model development with the Golf R “20 Years”. The production period limited to approximately one year makes the special-edition model a collector’s item as soon as it rolls off the production line.
The sporty edition to celebrate the 20th anniversary delivers 10 kW more than the current Golf R production model. Equipped with this engine power, the Golf “20 Years” accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds; its electronically limited top speed is 270 km/h. Thanks to the significantly improved engine response, the increased power also makes itself noticeable in everyday situations such as overtaking manoeuvres. But it is not just the power of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes the special-edition model the most dynamic Volkswagen R of all time on the Nordschleife. The clear increase in performance is also the result of the extensive standard equipment with technical highlights such as the R-Performance package, Driving Dynamics Manager and R-Performance Torque Vectoring. What could be a better place to test this combination than the Nürburgring- Nordschleife? The evolution of the powerful all-wheel-drive Golf R models can be impressively followed here over the last 20 years.Touring car race driver and Volkswagen R development driver Benjamin Leuchter took on this task and tested the special-edition model on the legendary race track. He was also actively involved in the realisation of the R-Performance package for the Golf R “20 Years”. Alongside the regular “Comfort”, “Sport” and “Race” driving profiles, the special-edition model also comes as standard with the additional “Special” and “Drift” profiles. For driving on the Nordschleife, the race driver chose the “Special” driving profile, which was developed for this track. This profile gives the vehicle a set-up that meets the unique requirements of what is probably the most demanding race track in the world. This includes adjusting the shock absorbers to a more soft and comfortable setting due to the enormous loads at the maximum performance level when driving on such tracks.
Ford Focus RS customers can now further enhance the award-winning performance of the acclaimed high-performancehatchback with the official Ford Performance by Mountune power upgrade package.Co-developed by Ford Performance and race engine and road car performance specialist Mountune, the approved upgradeboosts peak power from the specially engineered Ford 2.3#litre EcoBoost engine by 25 PS to 375 PS and peak torqueby 40 Nm to 510 Nm using overboost.*Equipped with the Ford Performance by Mountune power upgrade that is available in selected European markets andpriced £899 for customers in the U.K., the Ford Focus RS achieves improved 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in4.5 seconds – faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera with manual transmission costing more than double the Focus RS listprice. Top speed remains 266km/h (165mph).
Ford, working with neuroscientists and designers, gave life to the research and created the exclusive Ford Performance Buzz Car, a Ford Focus RS, which thanks to the technology of artificial intelligence comes alive, in real time, depending on the rate of adrenaline of the driver and proposes it again through the exterior of the car, which light up and change color according to the emotions experienced.
Ford, working with neuroscientists and designers, gave life to the research and created the exclusive Ford Performance Buzz Car, a Ford Focus RS, which thanks to the technology of artificial intelligence comes alive, in real time, depending on the rate of adrenaline of the driver and proposes it again through the exterior of the car, which light up and change color according to the emotions experienced.
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