Welcome, R32
June 20, 2007 – 9:01 am by Matt Radel
Filed under Volkswagen R32
The Car Blog has an enthusiastic post about the coming of the new R32 (which some had speculated might actually be the R36) that makes me smile.
The highlights:
- Will debut this fall
- 0-60 in 6.4 seconds
- 250 horsies, 236 ft. lbs. of torque
- 1,000 of the 5,000 allotted sold in pre-sales
- MSRP of $32,990
- DSG Transmission
Now just look at it for a sec:
I’m officially drooling. While I’m sure I will never own one, they’re fun just to think about. I’d write more, but I’m daydreaming right now. But The Car Blog has done a swell job on the write-up. Still need more? Hit up the official site.
Side note: The Car Blog seems to be having some php issues at the time of this writing. If it’s down when you hit it, just try again a hair later. They usually have great up time.
Welcome, R32
June 20, 2007 – 9:01 am by Matt Radel
Finally posted my thoughts on this.. Ha, love the car but dang VW, lets give it a bit more “power”! The GTI is at 300hp and GTI 30th is at 230hp (not US bound).
This should be atleast hittin 280!
owell, ill still be pimpin my +200hp New Beetle. ;)
doh, GTI = 200hp
Good catch. I didn’t compare it against the current R32. But I do really dig the Mark V platform, and I think this guy will be a lot sturdier than before.
I’ll just be tryin’ to keep up in my little Golf….
Actually, 2.0T GTIs have been made to run at 300 HP for racing. Why VW doesn’t stick with a turbocharged model for its highest end Golf platform vehicle is rather odd, as it seems to be what they’re really good at these days.
Not everybody wants a turbo. The 3.2L VR6 produces an awesome amount of power from a stop all the way to redline. No GTI can do that.
The ol’ 2.8l VR6 24V can almost keep up…. almost… too hopeful? :D :D
The MkV R32s are very nice, but I’m still disappointed that it’s only available in the DSG Automatic. That’s something I loved about the MkIV R32s – 6-Speed Manual.
Next time I’m searching for a car, I’m going to stake out a MkIV R32 above any MkV R32. Unless the MkVI R32 (R36?) come in 6-Speed Manuals.