Ride height is 25 mm lower. With regard to its "R" running gear, the Golf R Cabriolet retains the sophisticated suspension layout of other open-top Golf models. This means familiar suspension struts with coil springs and telescoping dampers at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear to ensure that the electronic stabilisation programme seldom needs to intervene. The ride height for the R model was lowered by 25 mm, however, and the springs, dampers and stabilisers were given a sporty tuning in keeping with the vehicle's character.
Adaptive chassis control. The DCC adaptive chassis control system is available as an option; its behaviour has also however been synchronised to match the character of the Golf R Cabriolet. The system continually adapts chassis damping to the road and driving situation. Along with the standard "Normal" mode, the driver may also manually activate a "Sport" or "Comfort" damper control setting.
Powerful brakes and handling properties. The brake system was modified for the higher driving performance of the Golf R Cabriolet as well. Instead of a 16-inch system, a 17-inch system is used which features internally ventilated discs and "R"-specific brake callipers painted glossy black with an "R" logo at all four wheels. The front discs have a diameter of 345 mm, the rear discs 310 mm. The steering system with electromechanical assist was also given a sportier characteristic. When the Golf R Cabriolet is ordered with the DCC vehicle dynamics control system, the steering assist has a modified characteristic tuned to the selected mode ("Sport", "Normal", "Comfort").
18-inch wheels as standard. Standard wheels on the Golf R Cabriolet are 18-inch "Talladega" type alloy wheels in "Sterling Silver" colour with 225/40 size tyres. The same type of wheel can be ordered in an optional 19-inch version with 235/35 tyres. The 19-inch wheels can also be ordered in "Black".
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