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Not all Volkswagen Golfs are sensible (VIDEO)

Not all Volkswagen Golfs are sensible (VIDEO)

chitchatboy

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blogentry-133713-0-24538300-1409668943_thumb.jpgWe all know Volkswagen Golfs are great sensible all-rounders for the family while still possessing decent verve when the driver is in the mood for a short blast. Apparently, someone in Russia thinks that it is too sensible and decides to turn his Mk6 Golf R into a 700bhp twin turbo monster. With the help of all-wheel drive and good reaction time, it proceeds to see off some much more expensive machinery. Watch the video below to see it in action.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdHVjYM9WsM&list=UUT8Rf6QQeFADwyyPTrGgT4Q


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Carmour

Expected result. Drag races are so easy to predict based on specs on paper alone.

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Nic_low

It's cool to see how a more humble-badged Golf can outrun a Gallardo....though ironically, both cars come from the same company

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chitchatboy

Expected result. Drag races are so easy to predict based on specs on paper alone.

 

Yup, it would be more interesting if they did not do a standing start race. A rolling start race would be a clearer indication of who is actually faster without relying on AWD traction.

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Renegade777

Not surprising since it is modified. Street mod cars have often done that against bigger and powerful cars. Think it is how deep your pocket is wiling to go to mod your car.

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