This will be the wilder Golf R that Volkswagen prepares
Volkswagen advances its more extreme Golf R, designed for Nürburgring and with pure competition DNA
The first images are already giving something to talk about among fans and the curious. Volkswagen decided to raise the curtain before time and show a preview of what which will be their more radical Golf R, a model that is not designed for everyday traffic, but for facing one-of-the-most-demanding-circuits-on-the-planet.
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This new chapter of the compact sports has a clear objective. To return to the Nürburgring with a proposal completely focused on performance, leaving aside any concessions to daily use.
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A project with career DNA
The German brand works together with the Max Kruse Racing team, a partnership that makes clear the level of ambition behind the project ecto. The goal is to compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in 2027 with a vehicle that takes to the limit everything that the R division represents.
It's not just any time to do it. The R family celebrates 25 years since that memorable Golf R32, and this new machine seeks to pay tribute to that history with a proposal that looks directly at motorsport.
The prototype, known as Golf R 24H, barely maintains the silhouette of the original model. Everything else changes in a forceful way. The aerodynamic approach dominates every corner of the car.
The front presents a large splitter, designed to generate load at high speeds. The widened wheelarches and more square reinforce its aggressive image, while at the rear a large diffuser appears accompanied by an imposing spoiler.
Another striking detail is the elimination of the traditional rear glass, replaced by an opaque panel that serves as support for the spoiler. Added to this are ventilated fenders that help in both cooling and airflow.
The mystery under the hood
Volkswagen maintains silence about the mechanics. There is no official confirmation about what type of engine this Golf R 24H will use, which opens the door to multiple speculations.
Some indications point to a possible electrical configuration, in part because in the images conventional exhaust exits are not seen. However, t Large-sized air inlets and elements that could indicate another technical solution have also been seen.