Does the 2008 VW R32 have a turbo?
Instead of the GTI’s 200-hp turbo four-cylinder, the R32 gets Volkswagen’s 3.2-liter narrow-angle V-6, good for 250 horsepower and 236 lb-ft, same as found in the Audi A3 3.2. Coupled to a six-speed DSG, it should shuffle the R32 to sixty in less than six seconds.
Is the VW R32 fast?
It’s an all-wheel drive front-engined compact hatchback with 3 doors 5 seats. With 238 BHP, the naturally aspirated 3.2 Litre 24v V6 petrol engine accelerates this Golf R32 to 62 mph in 6.6 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 153 mph.
Is the 2008 R32 reliable?
Very reliable and fun car to drive.
What engine does a Mk5 R32 have?
At the heart of the R32 is its unique engine: a 3.2 liter, naturally-aspirated, narrow-angle V6 (“VR6” in VW speak), putting out a solid 250 hp plus 236 lb-ft of twist at a relatively low 2500 rpm.
How fast can a stock R32 go?
Performance
| 0 – 100 kph | 4.9 s |
|---|---|
| 1000 m | 24.3 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 kph (112 mph) |
How long does an R32 engine last?
But its good to know these engines can last for over 200k with maintenance done.
How many R32 are left?
| 2021 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R32 | 3.5k | 3.7k |
| VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R32 S-A | 1.8k | 1.9k |
What motor is in a R32 GTR?
Nissan RB26DETT inline six
The R32 Skyline GT-R had all-wheel drive and the famed Nissan RB26DETT inline six engine that pumped out 280 horsepower.
What does R32 stand for?
The R refers to Volkswagen’s motorsport department, Volkswagen Racing. 32 stands for the engine’s displacement. The first R32 was based on the Golf GTi (Mk4) and was initially designed as a limited production variant of the Golf.
What’s the price of a 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Price, as tested: $36,000 (est.) Powertrain: 3.2-liter DOHC, 24-valve, direct-injection gasoline V6, variable-valve timing, variable intake manifold geometry; dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive. Final thoughts: Still more bunny than necessary.
What kind of engine does the VW R32 have?
Look at what goes into the R32: First, there’s the narrow-angle V6 engine, which has been around for more than a decade and has been so highly developed — now with direct-injection, variable-valve timing and variable intake geometry, and counter-balanced and hydraulically damped to the nth degree — that it feels more electrical than mechanical.
Which is better a two door VW R32 or a four door?
And, as it turned out, our test coincided nicely with a relevant announcement: In the third quarter of 2007, Volkswagen will begin importing two-door 2008 R32s to the U.S. While the four-door is arguably the better package-more apertures mean more versatility-the two-door is arguably the better-looking hatch, void of the added cut lines.
How much does a VW R32 pilot weigh?
Put it all together, and weigh it — 3,547 pounds — and you’ve got a reasonably quick (0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds), nicely finished, not terribly fun car that squeezes none of the right organs for its VW fan-boy audience. The trouble with the DSG is that it leaves the R32 pilot with not a lot to do.