SEMA 2018: APR reveals 400kW Volkswagen Golf RLMS

A touring car racing-inspired Volkswagen Golf R with 400kW has been unveiled by VW and Audi aftermarket specialists at the SEMA Show.

Called the APR Golf RLMS, it takes a 2018 VW Golf R and bestows upon it APR’s stage 3 engine upgrade and extensive body and chassis modifications.

VW testing a five-cylinder Golf R

APR says more than 18 months of development has resulted in “a system capable of 10-second quarter mile passes and 0-140 mph sprints 15 seconds quicker than a stock Golf R.”

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A twin-scroll Borg Warner turbo replaces the original, though the standard motor remains with upgraded injectors, fuel pump, a carbon intake system, new intercooler, and an ECU upgrade.

Styled after the VW Golf TCR racer, the RLMS features a prominent adjustable rear wing, APR’s ‘Roll-Control’ racing coil-overs and stabilizer bars, as well as a custom APR exhaust, and two-piece APR wheels.

Inside, a roll cage, harnesses, and a fire extinguisher system keep those in the bucket seats safe.

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President of APR Mitch Williams says the 400kW RLMS was created to dominate on the track as a culmination of APR’s motorsport history and experience.

“APR’s extensive racing history has helped us to develop the Golf RLMS,” says Williams.

“We wanted to create a Stage 3 track car that can dominate circuits around the country. With 536 horsepower and all-wheel drive, we can’t wait to turn some laps.”

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Dozens of licenced APR dealers are located on the NSW coast, in Melbourne, and South-East Queensland, with Hobart, Canberra, and Adelaide also having a dealer each.

Regardless, we’d be surprised if a car of this specification was able to be made road-legal in Australia.