Volkswagen Golf R 333 packs a real punch

WOLFSBURG: The Volkswagen Golf R 333, a special-edition model limited to 333 vehicles, packs a real punch with an output of 333ps and torque of 420Nm.

“The Golf R 333 is the first R model with a specification predefined by us that leaves no customer wishes regarding performance unfulfilled – thanks to its extensive equipment,” says Hakim Halimi, head of product marketing at Volkswagen R.

The all-wheel-drive Golf R 333 comes features including R-Performance Torque Vectoring with Vehicle Dynamics Manager, which distributes the drive power not just between the front and rear axles but also between the two rear wheels.

The Drift and Special driving profiles, designed for the Nürburgring racetrack, also offer additional driving pleasure away from public roads.


The R Performance exhaust system from Akrapovič with titanium rear silencers and black 19-inch Estoril wheel rims with semi-slick tyres additionally highlight the motorsports character of the special-edition model.

The top speed has also been increased to 270 km/h.

With an acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, the Golf R 333 Limited Edition delivers the best-in-class value (compared with key competitors).

The paintwork in Lime Yellow Metallic extends the colour range for the Golf R, which comprises Pure White, Lapiz Blue Metallic and Deep Black Pearl Effect.

Standard equipment also includes premium sport seats in Nappa leather (with integrated head restraint) and the powerful IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights (including Light and Vision package).


State-of-the-art driver assist systems are contained in the IQ.DRIVE package.

These include Travel Assist, the Lane Assist lane keeping system, Emergency Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop & go function.

The Golf R 333 Limited Edition also comes with a centre airbag (front) and a rear view camera system.

A system from Harman Kardon with 8+1 loudspeakers and 480 W total output supplies perfect sound in the interior.