Volkswagen R Confirms 2027 Nürburgring 24H Return With Golf R 24h

Overview

• Volkswagen R, which announced the program Tuesday, confirmed a 2027 Nürburgring 24 Hours entry with a purpose-built Golf R 24h developed with Max Kruse Racing.
• The racer adopts all-wheel drive to match the road car, replacing the front-drive layout used by the GTI Clubsport 24h in recent Nürburgring campaigns.
• A Golf R 24H show car previews the direction with a wide splitter, vented hood, flared arches, and a tall rear wing, and Volkswagen says development of the real car has begun.
• Detailed specifications remain undisclosed, with Volkswagen declining to confirm the powertrain as reports only suggest an upgraded 2.0‑liter turbo four.
• The move follows Volkswagen’s 2019 shift of factory racing to EV projects like the record-setting ID.R, marking a return to combustion development on the Nürburgring’s long course.