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Sport-Wheels tuners modified the Volkswagen Golf R

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Volkswagen Golf R received a special treatment consisting in a tuning kit. The model clearly received some aesthethic improvements, but also the tuners modified a part that is very important for a part of the fans, the engine. The 2.0 TFSI engine can now develop 330 horsepower and 450 Nm thanks to a recalibrated ECU unit. Compared to the standard version, the VW Golf R by Sport-Wheels can develop 60 more horsepower and 100 more Nm.

VW Golf R by Sport-Wheels

Talking about the aesthetic part of the car, the ride is improved thanks to a new improved suspension, some stickers created especially for improving the look and some red OZ 20-inch rims. The tuning kit created by Sport-Wheels is called “The Bull” and its main purpose is to increase the power level of the German model.

VW Golf R by Sport-Wheels

The model wants to be a good rival for the Ford Focus RS, and with the horsepower boost from the tuners at Sport-Wheels this purpose is more achievable by the German hatchback.

Andrei Ursu
the authorAndrei Ursu
Andrei is one of the oldest automotive journalists of Automotorblog and has written more than 3000 articles for our publication. He has been passionate about cars since he was a small child, and he joined our team of writers in 2009. In addition to his passion for cars, he is also passionate about music. In his free time, he composes songs and sings them, which also brought him real success in the musical field.
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