In top form — the so-called Evo R stage — the modified Polo GTI makes an astonishing 300 hp and 302 pound-feet of torque. The Evo R engine gets new pistons, connecting rods and cylinder head and a larger turbocharger, as well as modifications to the intercooler and injection system. A new exhaust system with lower backpressure and a high-performance racing catalyst are also installed, as is a new oil cooler.
The results are impressive: 0-60-mph acceleration in less than 5.8 seconds.
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