Description
2017 VW Golf R | Stage 2 (400 BHP) | Immaculate Condition
The Ultimate "OEM+" Performance Build
If you're looking for a standard Golf R, this isn't it. This is a meticulously maintained, 400 BHP powerhouse finished in timeless Pure White. Built with no expense spared, it combines supercar-slaying performance with daily-driver reliability.
Performance & Tuning
The car has been professionally tuned to Stage 2 (Engine and Gearbox), delivering a linear and relentless 400 BHP. Unlike many Stage 2 cars, this has been built to handle the heat:
* RacingLine R600 Intake: The gold standard for breathing.
* APR Sports CAT: Improved flow without compromising quality.
* RacingLine Oil Cooler & Catch Can: Essential upgrades to keep engine temps stable and internals clean during spirited driving.
* Stage 2 TCU (Gearbox) Remap: Lightning-fast shifts and optimized clamping pressure to handle the extra torque.
Handling & Braking
Power is nothing without control. This R sits and stops better than anything else on the road:
* RacingLine Big Brake Kit (6-Pot Calipers) 380mm discs: Incredible stopping power and zero fade. (front and rear pads and discs replaced 2025)
* Bilstein B16 Coilovers: Fully adjustable damping and heightperfectly dialed in for the UK's B-roads.
* Adjustable Anti-Roll Bars: Flat cornering with significantly reduced understeer.
* Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Tyres: Brand new grip levels, ensuring all 400 horses reach the tarmac.
Condition & Maintenance
* Immaculate inside and out for its age: I am a fastidious owner; the paintwork is glowing,few stone chips and the interior shows minimal wear.
*Mot till 2026
* VW Service History: Despite the upgrades, this car has been maintained by Volkswagen to ensure the highest standards of care.
*Haldex and gearbox serviced feb 2025
*Engine serviced may 2025
* Key Specs: 2.0L TSI, 4Motion AWD, DSG Gearbox, White.
Heated seats, AC, Digital Dash, Active Cruise Control, Auto wipers and lights, Upgraded Audio System
Summary
This is a "get in and go" car for a serious enthusiast. It has the hardware to back up the software, with cooling and braking upgrades that most Stage 2 owners overlook. It's fast, planted, and looks completely understated.