--- title: "$81,582 VW Golf R 333 Sells Out in Just 8 Minutes" description: "Despite its high price tag, the ultra-exclusive, German-market Volkswagen Golf R 333 sold out in just eight minutes." date: "2023-06-05" modified: "2023-06-05" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/81582-vw-golf-r-333-sells-out-in-just-8-minutes" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Volkswagen News" tags: - "Golf R" - "Hatchback" - "Volkswagen" --- # $81,582 VW Golf R 333 Sells Out in Just 8 Minutes ![]() [Volkswagen]() revealed the limited edition [2024 VW Golf R 333]() last week featuring some unique styling, slightly more power, and a shocking price tag of 76,410 euros, the equivalent of $81,582. As its name suggests, Volkswagen is only making 333 of the Germany-exclusive Golfs and, despite being the most expensive Golf *ever*, all 333 sold out in just eight minutes. VW's head of product communications Stefan Voswinkel took to *[LinkedIn]()* a few days ago to announce the Golf R 333 selling out. "Okay, that was fast—even for a Golf R. The special model Golf R 333 was sold out after eight (!) minutes," he said. ![]() ![]() What do all 333 owners get for their money? For starters, the Golf R 333 gets exclusive styling bits, such as the Lime Yellow Metallic paint, 19-inch Y-spoke wheels, and a black roof. And just so everyone else knows how special they are, there are black "333" decals on the side skirts. However, the only difference inside the car is a little plaque highlighting its production number. Under the skin, the Golf R 333 is only slightly more powerful, pumping 329 horses from the familiar 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. It should sound better, too, thanks to a titanium [Akrapovic]() exhaust, and it will handle a bit better courtesy of semi-slick tires. Volkswagen also raised the electronically limited top speed to 168 mph for faster Autobahn cruising. ![]() ![]() ![]() Are those marginal changes, along with the exclusivity of being one of just 333 owners, worth the staggering asking price? There seem to be 333 people who think so. It's worth noting, though, that German price tags include value-added tax (VAT), whereas American MSRP doesn't include tax. Still, you have to be an epic VW fan to spend that much extra money on some exclusive paint and an exhaust that you can get aftermarket anyway. Oh, and the decals. Can't forget the decals. 333 customers will start taking deliveries of their cars in October. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()