Visually, the GTS is distinguished by its Cayenne Turbo - style nose and new 21in alloy wheels, which have necessitated 14
mm wheelarch extensions.
Not exact matches
Its floorpan sits 20
mm further from the road than the regular C3 - probably not enough to cross the Darién Gap, but perhaps a little more suitable for kerb - hopping - while tough - looking plastic
wheelarch and sill
extensions lend it the obligatory toughened - up look.
It looks the part, thanks to both a raft of styling changes (mirrors, wheels,
wheelarch extensions, exhaust tips, grille and brake calipers, to list but a few of the changes) and the stance - enhancing effects of a 6
mm track increase front and rear and a 10
mm drop in ride height.
Cosmetically, the Golf R 400 is again production - ready restrained, with a body that's 20
mm wider, flared
wheelarches, new sill
extensions, 19 ″ alloys with increased offset, a redesigned front bumper with carbon fibre splitter and aerodynamic wings, an «R» badge on a Lemon Yellow background and a horizontal bar across the grill, also in Lemon Yellow.
This comes as a result of firmer springs and dampers and a wider track, requiring the addition of a set of
wheelarch extensions each measuring 30
mm.