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The MkVI Golf GTI has only just hit the road, but already its crown is under threat! These are the best pictures yet of an even hotter variant, likely to be badged the Golf R20. We broke the story here in February, and these photos help to confirm the car’s existence. Gone is the V6 engine from the...
And that’s reflected in the performance figures. The 0-62mph dash is dispatched in just 8.1 seconds – less than a second behind the GTI - while the top speed is 138mph. Power is transmitted to the front wheels through VW’s optional six-speed DSG gearbox - a six-speed manual is standard kit.
The GTI has always been cool and we here at C/D like the regular Golf, too (currently called Rabbit in North America). The forthcoming MkVI Golf is lower, wider, and more premium inside than its predecessor, and it has pleased us on the road. The GTI should be even better.