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The new Golf R Cabriolet - Facts summary

Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet
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Key aspects of the Golf R Cabriolet in alphabetical order

  • Assistance and vehicle dynamic systems (some optional): DCC adaptive chassis control; Light Assist main beam control; electronic stabilisation programme (including anti-lock braking system, Brake Assist, traction control, EDS, XDS, engine drag torque control, countersteer assist and trailer stabilisation); cruise control system including driver alert system; ParkPilot; Rear Assist; road sign recognition.
  • Character: The number one cabriolet among the R models!
  • Colours at market launch: "Pure White", "Deep Black Pearl Effect", "Reflex Silver Metallic".
  • Dimensions: 4,266 mm long, 1,782 mm wide (without wing mirrors), 2,044 mm wide (with wing mirrors), 1,405 mm high, 2,578 mm wheelbase.
  • Drive type: Front-wheel drive.
  • Driving performance: 0-100 km/h in 6.4 s; V/max 250 km/h.
  • Equipment version: R.
  • Fuel economy and CO2 values: 8.2 l/100 km and 190 CO2 (77 kW).
  • Gearbox / drive type: Automatic 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox; front-wheel drive.
  • Infotainment: RCD 310 (standard) and RCD 510 radio-CD systems; Radio-CD navigation systems RNS 315 (navigation functionality for RCD 310) and RNS 510 (includes such features as DVD drive, 30-GB hard drive, SD card slot and road sign recognition; MEDIA-IN multimedia socket, CD changer, DAB+ digital radio reception, Dynaudio sound system, mobile telephone preparations.
  • Market launch in Germany: Spring 2013.
  • Max. engine power and torque:
    195 kW / 265 PS at 6,000 rpm;
    350 Nm from 2,500 to 5,000 rpm.
  • Price (Germany): 43,325 euros.
  • Running gear: MacPherson-type strut suspension at front; multi-link suspension at rear.
  • Maximum torque: 350 Nm.
  • Unladen weight:
    1,614 kg (base versions including driver [68 kg], luggage [
    7 kg] and fuel tank filled to 90 %; calculated as per RL 92/21/EEC.





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The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO2 emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.

Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO2 emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.