Volkswagen is taking the Golf R to new extremes with an all-new special edition dubbed the 333. Based on the Golf R Performance, the Golf R 333 features a Lime Yellow Metallic exterior that contrasts with a black roof and black 19-inch wheels wrapped in semi-slick tires. They’re joined by LED Matrix headlights, “333” graphics, and an Akrapovič exhaust system with titanium silencers. The cabin is more restrained, but buyers will find Nappa leather sport seats, a Harman Kardon premium audio system, and a sequentially numbered badge on the dashboard. We can also see carbon fiber-like trim, gloss black accents, and blue contrast stitching.
Volkswagen noted the car comes with an
assortment of driver assistance systems including adaptive cruise control with
stop and go. It’s joined by Lane Assist, Emergency Assist, Travel Assist, and a
rear view camera system.
Power is provided by a familiar
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 329 hp and 420 Nm of torque. This enables the model to accelerate from
0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 270 km/h. Those numbers carryover from the Golf R Performance and we can
assume the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive system do
as well. Only 333 units will be made and German customers can order the model
on June 2nd. Production is slated to begin in September and deliveries will
start the following month.
However, there’s a sizable caveat as
pricing begins at € 76,410 (US$ 81,291) in Germany. That’s an outrageous number,
especially when you consider the similar Golf R Performance starts at € 57,985.
