Volkswagen Golf VII 4MOTION

Since 1986, Volkswagen offers AWD version of its mega-popular Golf.

It was therefore expect to see appear such a variation of the 7th generation Golf.

This is now done with the release in Germany, VII Golf 4MOTION proposed versions Trendline, Comfortline and Highline.

This new version has a Haldex AWD system, lightened up to 1.4 kg weight of the current system.

This allows the car to have a fuel consumption reduced by 15%.

4MOTION

4MOTION technology favors the FWD mode with a distribution of 90% on the front wheels, against 10% on the rear wheels, and in normal driving. When there is loss of traction torque distribution will vary in proportion to the importance of this loss of traction.

Torque distribution can even reach the inverse proportion, that is to say 10% on the front wheels and 90% to the rear wheels.

On the German market, the Volkswagen Golf 4MOTION is offered first powered by two diesel engines:
1. 4L 1.6-liter TDI with 105 hp
2. 4L 2.0-liter TDI with 150 hp

Photos : © Volkswagen

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VW Passat CC with 502 hp

The VW (Passat) CC is a nice car: sporty design, yet discreet and with a certain upper-class claim. The only problem with a maximum of 300 hp V6 in the unfortunately completely underpowered. But the dilemma is over, the savior is MR Car Design.

After extensive HGP-turbo treatment and various modifications to the exhaust system now adequate 502 hp and 700 Nm, max. Torque at leisure.

In addition to a DDC coilover (with motorized damper system for DCC chassis) made ​​by KW, the Comfort Coupe is equipped with a wheel and tire combination with a difference: In fine Ultraleggera rims size 8 × 18 ET35 OZ was reared in 235/40-18 tires.

Naturally, the braking system has been adapted to the new power relationships. So on the front axle brakes Stoptech ST-40 do with grooved 355 x 32 mm discs, including their valves Stahlbus snappy service. At the rear axle, however EBC Brakes act in combination with steel braided and also Stahlbus valves. H & R front and rear anti-roll bars have been installed for more precise turn-in. Finally we had the CC in order to best optimize the driving dynamics - let even one wheel load wheel alignment endured.

[Photos: Jordi Miranda, MR Car Design]

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