Volkswagen has 'leaked' more details, some new pictures and a promo video of the 221kW, all-wheel drive Golf R to keep the cybergarage buzzing ahead of its world launch at the Frankfurt motor show next week - including a claim that it can get to 100km/h from a standing start in less than five seconds.
The R's distinctive styling includes special bumpers with huge air intakes in front, side skirts and four chromed tailpipes poking through the rear valance.
It'll reach showrooms in Europe at the end of 2013; South African release is planned for the first half of 2014.