MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: 182_blue on June 02, 2011, 07:01:57 pm

Title: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: 182_blue on June 02, 2011, 07:01:57 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FUkvaM.jpg&hash=db92fa790c34b69c8dbaff3ff307676a179bc34b)

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Volkswagen has launched this R version of its new Golf Cabriolet at VW Group’s Worthersee tuning festival in Austria.

The VW Golf R Cabriolet concept is powered by the same 266bhp/258lb ft turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine as its three- and five-door hatchback siblings.

An exact 0-62mph time hasn’t been given, but VW says it can cover the sprint in less than six seconds and reach a top speed of 155mph making it the fastest open-top Golf in history.

The car gets a ‘sports chassis’ sits 25mm lower than the standard Cabriolet it is based on and it rides on 19-inch Talladega alloys. The Golf R Cabriolet uses 17-inch internally ventilated brake discs and special blue high-performance brake calipers.

Inside, it gets motorsport seats in dark blue carbon leather combined with Pure Grey Nappa leather. The seat backs are painted in piano black.

Other features include sand-blasted aluminium door sill plates and carbonfibre trim for the interior
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Post by: Top Cat on June 02, 2011, 08:53:16 pm: The R should look good on the road, not sure about the GTI :chicken:
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Post by: ILoveTuna on June 02, 2011, 09:08:23 pm: I dont like either of them... :sick: :sick: :sick:
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Post by: Greeners on June 02, 2011, 09:08:47 pm: Like them both but don't see the need for either!! :confused:
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Post by: andrewparker on June 02, 2011, 09:12:31 pm: I fear that R cabriolet could be the rarest VW ever! I like it, but I think I'll wince at the cost.
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Post by: swf7y on June 02, 2011, 10:26:34 pm: Quote from: Greeners on June 02, 2011, 09:08:47 pm
Like them both but don't see the need for either!! :confused:

x2 and I don't usually like these type of cars :confused:
Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: TagnuT on June 03, 2011, 03:55:33 pm: What do you think to it? I don't thinks its too bad. Fancy fitting a Miltek to that :happy2: at least you would be able to hear the full sound effect.

One thing at least my nails will dry quickly after being to the hairdressers :signLOL:

The carbon dash trim looks good.

Roof up pics:-

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And one from Skoda, (at least RR will appreciate the girls :happy2:)

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Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: vRStu on June 03, 2011, 04:00:29 pm: :popcornsoda:

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Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: TagnuT on June 03, 2011, 04:09:37 pm: Quote from: vRStu on June 03, 2011, 04:00:29 pm
:popcornsoda:

Good point
Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: CocoPops on June 03, 2011, 04:11:01 pm: My ideal car to replace the MX-5 with.

I could have my Passat for Day-to-Day and the Golf R/GTI convertible for soft top fun.
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Post by: Gene Hunt on June 03, 2011, 04:48:24 pm: Don't like either car but the red paint is :drool:
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Post by: SO8 on June 03, 2011, 05:29:07 pm: I would have to see one in the flesh ... but I want another powerful convertible ... soon - that I can afford !
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Post by: Bernhard30 on June 03, 2011, 08:04:46 pm: Must be getting old, I quite like these.

Lots of the 4 seat convertibles around are big old things, Saab/Merc for example, so reckon a poky and smaller 4 seat which isn't weighed down by a metal folding hardtop arrangement may be quite fun.

Gotta think it's a corner of the market VW and Audi are exploring all alone. As lots of other convertibles are mainly metal roofed now.

Guess the EOS sales will be hit by this, but guess it depends on where you park overnight, as an EOS will avert a stanley knife a bit better.
Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: Nodz on June 03, 2011, 10:55:02 pm: Looks good but its just an A3 drop top and will hit EOS sales...

Would rather them get on and make the Bluesport and stick a nice juicy petrol lump in it :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: dmac1969 on June 04, 2011, 07:56:04 pm: I like the R cabby , that GTI one is mingin though , Id like to see one based on a standard Mk6 GTI with Monza Shadows , and lose that horrid bodykit.
Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: SteveP on June 06, 2011, 03:56:30 pm: Some more pic's

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Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 06, 2011, 03:59:31 pm: like the gti looks great with the wing extensions
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Post by: TagnuT on June 06, 2011, 06:55:10 pm: The front splitter/spoiler looks good black on red.
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Post by: andrewparker on June 06, 2011, 08:09:37 pm: Really, really like those wheels on the GTI Cabriolet. Miles more distinctive than the standard Ed35 wheels.
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Post by: CocoPops on June 06, 2011, 08:22:16 pm: Can I have an R cab please :)

Will it retain the 4wd do we think?
Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: Greeners on June 06, 2011, 09:30:43 pm: GTI cab is doing it for me................ and I don't like cabs!! :pomppomp:
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Post by: markymark on June 06, 2011, 09:44:15 pm: :drool: I want the Red GTI and Sue wants the Blue R, I think that would make a nice addition to our driveway! :happy2:
Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: Greeners on June 06, 2011, 10:16:49 pm: Quote from: markymark on June 06, 2011, 09:44:15 pm
:drool: I want the Red GTI and Sue wants the Blue R, I think that would make a nice addition to our driveway! :happy2:

Your driveway looks good enough!!
Title: Re: Golf R (Hairdresser version)
Post by: markymark on June 06, 2011, 10:18:06 pm: Quote from: Greeners on June 06, 2011, 10:16:49 pm
Quote from: markymark on June 06, 2011, 09:44:15 pm
:drool: I want the Red GTI and Sue wants the Blue R, I think that would make a nice addition to our driveway! :happy2:

Your driveway looks good enough!!
It can always look better! I must get a pic of the cars together! :happy2: