J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
5/31/23 3:13 p.m.
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Volkswagen just introduced its first limited edition R model, the Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition. 329 horsepower. 168-mph top speed. A zero-to-60 time of 4.6 seconds. Attention-grabbing Lime Yellow Metallic paint. And, only those in Germany can buy it. Bummer.

The automaker is limiting the …

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ConiglioRampante
ConiglioRampante New Reader
6/1/23 4:26 p.m.

Glad it's only offered in Germany.

 Now I can act like the cool guy as I post all over the interwebz about how I'd "pull the trigger" and drop $81,000+ on a Golf, but I can't, you know, because of VW, & stuff.

Or somethingorother. 

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
6/1/23 4:58 p.m.

In reply to ConiglioRampante :

The price is certainly the kicker, isn't it? The GR Corolla Morizo Edition starts at $49,900 and seems like a more reasonable option, price-wise, for a special edition hot hatch.

calteg
calteg SuperDork
6/1/23 6:18 p.m.

The "standard" Golf R has 315hp. So for $35k you get +14hp, a nifty exhaust and...ermm...specialty paint. Yikes.

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