From what I understand is that we (NAR) will be getting a full "Performance Pack" car as our only "option" for an R. That should mean all the goodies the Euro folks have to step up from a "base" R to the PP one for, ie; Drift, Special modes, 19" wheels, larger brakes, Aero spoiler, HK, etc. ROW cars will have a much more ala carte menu for a whole array of options as usual and possibly bundled packages for the more desirable stuff. Watch what Charles
says, in particular his discussion with VWoA rep "Megan" to get an idea.
VWoA in their goofy way of thinking with regard to this type of optioning, will more than likely limit the overall choices so the dealers aren't having to spec cars that might sit on the lot because no one wants a car built a certain way. And for a probably 45-48K car, might be a better decision. We still get something the rest of the world doesn't, from what I gather, is the manual trans. Doubt we will get option for the Akropovic exhaust, but then again, no GPF either