
Volkswagen launhced the R GTI yesterday at the SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas. Thirty years in the making the Volkswagen GTI has evolved technologically but still retains its roots of a big engine in a compact body offering the driver outstanding performance in a lightweight form. The new Volkswagen R GTI gets a new 400 horsepower engine and 340ft-lb torque on 100 octane racing fuel. The new R GTI rides on 19 inch black and red alloy wheels and has the ability to do 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Check out the images for a closer look at design elements.






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Fil Says:
November 2nd, 2006 at 4:18 pmVisit Fil
I need to know when I can get my name on a waiting list for this bad boy. This is by far the best sport compact car out there.
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