How much horsepower does a Volkswagen Golf R 400 have?
Or rather, it has 400PS, the metric version of horsepower, which is approximately 395 hp .
Does HPA use local suppliers?
Of course, locals in the know were already well aware of HPA, as the company’s business model has always been to keep things local. Rather than out-sourcing production to China to keep costs down, HPA does development in-house, and prefers to use only local suppliers.
What engine does the FT740 use?
Last year, Matt Farah had a go in their FT740, which used a twin-turbocharged 3.6L six-cylinder out of the Passat to make a crushing 740 hp. The 25th anniversary car will feature a similar build, although using a widebody Scirocco chassis, and valve timing tricks learned through motorsport.
What is the FT800 made of?
Making the FT800 even more special, and highlighting why HPA is an unusually well-connected shop, is the widebody kit. Made of hand-laid carbon-fibre, this is the same bodywork used by VW's endurance racing program. Horn was able to source the material through his connections, and because he speaks fluent German.
What turbos did the 2007 Audi TT have?
Brendan McAleer. While the Audi TT from 2007 featured twin Garrett turbos, the move to Borg-Warner has allowed Horn and his crew to see improvements in tractability as power levels have climbed. The big guns, the EFR8374 turbos, produce 680 lb-ft of torque and 650 hp, but Horn claims they spool readily.
Is HPA working on a Beetle Dune?
All this, and HPA is also currently working on a big single-turbo swapped Beetle Dune, and a potential 800hp-plus Mk 2 Golf Rallye. In one of the bays, a Toyota FJ cruiser is receiving a TDI diesel conversion from HPA's sub-brand COTY (they also supply engine packages to ICON). Brendan McAleer.
