The heart of the R400 was a 395-horsepower (400 PS) engine that shared technical DNA with Volkswagen’s rally car. Key engineering highlights included:
Visually, the R400 was distinguished from other performance Golfs (like the GTI or R) by its unique accents and "Silver Flake" paintwork. The interior was equally aggressive, featuring Alcantara and "carbon leather" motorsport shell seats. The design also paid homage to VW’s heritage, with flared wings inspired by the 1988 Rallye Golf G60 and central tailpipes reminiscent of the original R32 . The Legacy of the "Lost" Golf VW Golf R M52 Review: The R400 That VW Never Made Volswogen Golf R400 1.45
While the exact meaning of "1.45" in your request is ambiguous, it likely refers to the car's , which was approximately 3.45 to 3.55 PS per kilogram . This ratio allowed the all-wheel-drive concept to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a staggering 3.9 seconds , with a top speed electronically limited to 280 km/h (174 mph) . Performance and Engineering The heart of the R400 was a 395-horsepower