Say what you will about the NA VR6 engine of the 2004 and 2008 Volkswagen R32, but one thing you have to admit is that it’s as tough as nails. Toss in a couple of turbos from say, HPA MotorSports for around 40K, and it can be blazingly fast. We are talking Super-Car Fast.
I saw the following video and broke out in a sweat. I am not sure what this guy has done to his R32, but I am pretty sure it involves a turbo or two. Moreover, I am wondering where this guy was driving his .:R. He tops out at nearly 180 MPH and holds it there for nearly 3 minutes. I do not encourage this sort of thing, but it just goes to show what these cars can do and how they sound when they do it. Wow.
170+ MPH Speed Run VW R32
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I have done 155 easily with plenty of room to spare in my Non-Turbo 04 R32 ….
So I think its possible my car could top out at 170 with the light mods I have.
Just get a flash to take off the limiter exhaust and intake and cams and the car comes to life.
BTW I would never do that again is was pretty stupid and never would I go that fast at night.
The Golf R32 can go at 270km/h=170mph indicated, real speed is about 250-255km/h bracket considering its speedometer error.
But it is still commendable for a hot hatch with 247hp engine. She has no 250km/h speed limiter, but has a v-max module to restrict her top speed at around 250km/h. So with modified v-max module, it is no wonder for her being able to cruise at 270km/h(about 170mph) as real speed, like some rumours say.