Report from What Car: There are very few people in the world for whom the VW Golf R is not fast enough but, crucially, there are some, which is why the VW Golf R 400 concept is on display at the Beijing motor show this weekend. Most notable, then, is the 395bhp and 332lb ft of torque produced from its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. That’s a rise of 99bhp and 52lb ft over the standard Golf R, and enough to lop a whole second off the R’s 0-62mph time. The R 400 will cover that sprint in a supercar-baiting 3.9sec. As well as mind-blowing performance, boosted by the car’s four-wheel-drive system, the R 400 concept is distinguished by its overtly sporty looks, inspired by motorsport, and the manner in which its engineers have made extensive use of carbonfibre body panels to save weight. The VW Golf R 400 is expected to make production, rivaling the likes of the BMW M235i and Mercedes A45 AMG.
