# Volkswagen R will return to the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 2027.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-07 · India Today*

## Key points

- Volkswagen R will return to the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 2027 with a new Golf R race car.
- The new all-wheel-drive Golf R is being co-developed with Max Kruse Racing for this event.
- The Golf R 24H concept car previews the upcoming 2027 endurance racing vehicle.
- Development work for the race car has already begun, led by specialist Benjamin Leuchter.

**Companies:** Volkswagen
**Countries:** Germany

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