Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Golf R Mk6
The Volkswagen Golf R Mk6 debuted at the Frankfurt IAA on 15 September 2009 and was produced from 2009 to 2013. It represents the first Golf R generation built on the Golf 6 platform and continued the model’s lineage that began with the Golf GTI VR6 of the early 1990s.
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Birth of the Mk6 Golf R
Unveiled at the Frankfurt International Motor Show on 15 September 2009, the Mk6 Golf R was powered by a 1,984 cc FSI turbocharged inline‑four engine and featured a revised Haldex all‑wheel‑drive system.
Short‑Lived U.S. Production Run
In the United States, the first Golf R generation arrived in 2011 on the Golf 6 body and lasted only two model years, making it a relatively rare find for American enthusiasts.
Euro‑Specific Design Touches
European‑spec Mk6 Golf R models included unique parts such as special seats, rear tail designs, and black headlights, while some rare OEM items like the full‑color multi‑function display were limited to just five units in the U.S.
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