The Mk VI .:R42?

[Tonsko]

Just read in this months EVO, from the Paris motorshow.

I get the impression there will be an .:R32 replacement, 'potentially named the R42. No word on what engine it'll use, but it'll sit around the £26,000 mark'.

[Cuprabob]

If it's a R42 it'll be the 4.2 V6

The smart money is on it being a 2.0 Turbo AWD like the S3

[billy2shots]

R = R

4= 4 wheel drive

2- 2 litre turbo.

[shao_khan]

Or given VWs ability to get it ahead of the market from time to time:

R = R

4= Engine capacity (new Porka unit).

2 = 2wd (rwd).

[shao_khan]

Or given VWs ability to get it ahead of the market from time to time:

R = R

4= Engine capacity (new Porka unit).

2 = 2wd (rwd).

or even 4 = Number of turbos

[Jools]

For 2009, Golf GTI fans can expect to see a new sports diesel model, going under the GTD moniker. Essentially the GTD will be running on the same chassis as the GTI but will feature a fuel efficient 2.0L common-rail diesel with around 170hp and 350Nm, expected to be good for an 8.2 second sprint to 62mph - not lightning quick, but sure to be popular with those compromising between drivability and fuel efficiency. This model will also likely come with a six-speed manual as standard, with a DSG transmission as an option.

The next model up in the new GTI family will be the GTI 'Plus', which is expected to clash heads with the likes of BMW's 135i and Audi's S3. The car is expected to feature a 270hp output, Haldex AWD system and an uprated DSG transmission with seven-speeds.

Joining the new diesel and Plus models, will be a successor to the R32 due in 2010. As most manufacturers are doing these days, VW will likely downsize the R32’s V6 engine into a turbo five-cylinder variant, which is also expected to make its way into the Audi TT-RS and the Audi RS3 eventually. This twin-turbo five will be putting out around 350hp from its 2.5L of displacement.

[billy2shots]

For 2009, Golf GTI fans can expect to see a new sports diesel model, going under the GTD moniker. Essentially the GTD will be running on the same chassis as the GTI but will feature a fuel efficient 2.0L common-rail diesel with around 170hp and 350Nm, expected to be good for an 8.2 second sprint to 62mph - not lightning quick, but sure to be popular with those compromising between drivability and fuel efficiency. This model will also likely come with a six-speed manual as standard, with a DSG transmission as an option.

The next model up in the new GTI family will be the GTI 'Plus', which is expected to clash heads with the likes of BMW's 135i and Audi's S3. The car is expected to feature a 270hp output, Haldex AWD system and an uprated DSG transmission with seven-speeds.

Joining the new diesel and Plus models, will be a successor to the R32 due in 2010. As most manufacturers are doing these days, VW will likely downsize the R32’s V6 engine into a turbo five-cylinder variant, which is also expected to make its way into the Audi TT-RS and the Audi RS3 eventually. This twin-turbo five will be putting out around 350hp from its 2.5L of displacement.

Yes those magazine articles do make you laugh. 270bhp Gti and 350bhp R version, you couldnt make that up.

I take it you posted that as a joke and dont think for one second that will happen, do you.

[Mook]

You're all so badly mis-informed

The Mk6 R42 will have a 42 litre V32 diesel engine driving one of the rear wheels.

[m4ttm4son]

You're all so badly mis-informed

The Mk6 R42 will have a 42 litre V32 diesel engine driving one of the rear wheels.