We've yet to get the first model in the R lineup, the Golf-R, and VW is already working on No. 2. "The second model in the R line will live up to its [R-spec] billing," said CEO of Volkswagen of America Jonathan Browning.
They're still not talking power output, but said that the Beetle R -- painted here in "Serious Gray" -- "could demonstrate a performance potential similar to that of the Golf R and Scirocco R." Currently, the Beetle Turbo makes 200 horsepower.
The front and rear bumpers are 1.2 inches wider and the fenders grow by 0.6 inch. Further enhancements include 20-inch wheels, R-Design blue brake calipers, bucket seats, rear diffuser, quad pipes and gloss black mirrors and an upper trunk lid. There is also an R-Specific instrument cluster with a central tach.
*updated with new interior pics*
These seats are as awesome as they are unlikely for U.S. consumption.
lostboyz says:
11:22 AM, 11/16/11
So I was just scrolling the main page, and that picture actually made me nauseous. I like the new-new beetle, but they did something very wrong here.
coolb944 says:
11:46 AM, 11/16/11
This looks awesome, and those seats look phenomenal!
moparbad says:
11:48 AM, 11/16/11
TDI is not on sale yet and already there are concepts for future editions.
kain77 says:
12:08 PM, 11/16/11
I like everything about it aesthetically.
nonohonda says:
12:26 PM, 11/16/11
The only thing I don't like are the wheels. Chrome? really? Is VW trying to show it's General Motors side? Chrome every wheel!!! Malibus to Corvettes!!! sigh..
rlyon says:
12:39 PM, 11/16/11
@nonohonda Show cars look for shiny and go for as much glare shine as possible. I doubt you'll ever see VW/Audi, etc ship with chrome wheels. Ever.
dc325ix says:
01:49 PM, 11/16/11
not bad - give me a stick and awd for the northeast and I'm sold (and of course minus the chrome rims)
huyracing says:
04:52 PM, 11/16/11
more R is a good thing... waiting for a Jetta R, as well.
stovt001 says:
06:54 PM, 11/16/11
I like it, especially the seats, but I never figured out why painted brake calipers are considered a performance upgrade.
@moparbad - at least the basic car is on sale, and this is only one concept, and the car was first unveiled not very long ago. Contrast that to two other manufacturers who have been showing nothing but concepts for years for a car that still isn't out and won't be anytime soon.
drhorrible says:
06:10 AM, 11/17/11
Very nice seats. I am very interested in knowing the power output numbers and pricing. Seeing that it has DSG would that limit the power numbers?
compliance says:
09:33 AM, 11/17/11
Enough with this turd, Scirocco please.
pxhu says:
11:11 AM, 11/17/11
nice but it's still way to big to be called a Beetle...