With nearly 300 horsepower on tap and a five-second
0-60 time, you wouldn't think that the VW Golf R needs much help in the
performance department. But Volkswagen evidently begs to differ.
The German automaker has just rolled out several
performance upgrades for its top hot hatch, including a new exhaust, new
brakes, and semi-slick tires for track days.
For the fresh set of pipes, Volkswagen has
collaborated with one of the biggest names in the business: Akrapovič. The
system they developed is crafted from titanium, cutting 15 pounds of excess
weight and giving the hot hatch “completely new acoustics.”
Also available is a new brake kit that trims four
and a half pounds of unsprung weight. The front built pin discs combine a steel
friction ring with an aluminum pot to allow for radial expansion under heat,
with special brake pads and increased precision.
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