Overview
- Volkswagen showed the Golf R 24H show car at the Nürburgring's Ring Boulevard on Thursday, previewing an all-wheel-drive racer planned for 2027.
- The entry is being developed with Max Kruse Racing, with racer and engineer Benjamin Leuchter assisting on testing and setup.
- Volkswagen has not released powertrain specifics, though it confirmed all-wheel drive and said development work is already underway.
- The preview car features wider vented fenders, functional bonnet vents, a larger front lip, and a swan‑neck rear wing for added downforce.
- The return aligns with Volkswagen R’s 25th anniversary and follows a 2020 pullback from factory motorsport, using the 24-hour Nordschleife race as a harsh durability proving ground.