During the 2011 edition of the Volkswagen love-in known as Wörthersee the German giant unveiled a drop top version of the 265hp Golf R. Most wrote the concept off as a flight of fantasy along the lines of the mental GTI W12-650, but the latest reports may put paid to that.
Recently uncovered patent renderings would appear to show that the Golf R Cabriolet is on the way and will serve as a fitting swansong for the sixth generation Golf. The images, uncovered by Chinese Car Times, show a car that is remarkably similar to the concept shown on the banks of Lake Wörthersee. Golf R trademarks including unique body styling, 19-inch 'Talladega' alloy wheels and a centrally mounted exhaust all feature.
If the Golf R Cabriolet does make production the four-wheel drive monster will be the fastest drop-top Golf ever produced. Watch out flies!
Paul Healy - 5 Jun 2012
