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HeilSvenska · 08-09-2005, 12:21 PM

That's right, it's not R36 like some people have speculated.

For those who don't want to read the entire press release,
-based on Golf Mk.V
-4 wheel drive
-3.2 liter V6
-250bhp ...only 9 more horsepowers from the last one
-6 speed manual
-optional DSG double clutch gearbox
-0-60mi (0-100km) in 6.2 sec ...only .3 sec quicker than the last
-limited to 155mph (250km/hr)

09 August 2005
The new Golf R32 – New edition of the most powerful Golf ever

250 bhp catapult the custom-made sports model to 250 km/h with 4-wheel drive.

New Golf top model to be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show.

WOLFSBURG, Germany - It was the most powerful Golf ever. The Golf R32 powered by a 177 kW (241 bhp) engine was first launched in August 2002. Not only was it one of the hottest cars on the road, it also sold like hot cakes: three times as many R32's were sold than originally planned. These are excellent prospects for its successor.

Now comes a new R32 based on the Golf V generation. This time it packs 184 kW (250 bhp) under the bonnet; the permanent 4MOTION four-wheel drive again promises excellent roadholding. The new model will see its world premiere at the 59th Frankfurt Motor Show (15 to 25 September). Presales in Germany start on 19 August. Market launch will be at the end of September. Prices for the new Golf R32 start at €32,200.

From the outside, the best Golf ever is not only recognisable by the R32 logo. Similar to its predecessor, the new top Golf has a design and equipment all of its own. The Golf R32 has a top speed of 250 km/h and comes either with a 6-speed manual gearbox or the optional dual clutch gearbox (DSG). Equipped with the DSG the "R32" is even faster: 6.2 instead 6.5 seconds from 0-100 km/h. Despite all this, the model is unusually easy to handle.

From the front, the new R32 generation is immediately recognisable by its unique aluminium-effect shield-shaped radiator grille. At the top of the grille are double aluminium cross struts. Under the number plate there is another central air scoop for the powerful 3.2-litre V6 engine. Two more large openings on each side of the shield-shaped radiator grille are intended for fresh air supply. As opposed to all other Golfs, there are air ducts at the bottom and on either side of the fully painted front bumper. The lines of the air duct continue into the side skirt all the way along to the rear bumper.

The rear of the Golf R32 is also designed as a fully painted bumper. Only the middle section in the shape of a diffuser is in black. The two round tailpipes made of polished stainless steel are placed centrally next to each other and are integrated prominently in the rear bumper. A glance at the outline of the Golf R32 shows the 18-inch light-alloy wheels (type "Zolder“). They are fitted with 20 spokes and continue the design theme of the first R32 wheel. The spokes still allow glimpses of what lies behind them: brake calipers painted blue. They come with 345 mm (diameter) discs at the front and 310 mm at the rear.

The 225/40 tyres bear the Y-pattern tread for high-speed tyres up to 300 km/h. A large-size rear spoiler makes sure that the rear wheels stay firmly on the road. The fact that the wheel-tyre combination sits snugly in the wheel housings is partly due to the 18-inch wheel size but also to the specially tuned sports running gear that is lower by 20 millimetres.

The sporty concept of the Golf R32 is a theme that permeates the entire vehicle. Take the interior, for example. There are distinctive instruments, sports seats, pedals in aluminium look and special applications that emphasise the sporty nature of the Golf. The sports steering wheel, with perforated leather along the grip area, and the R32 gear shift knob lie firmly in the hand.

As opposed to the more purist style of the Golf GTI, the R32 top model boasts a dazzling array of standard equipment at no extra price, such as automatic air conditioning (Climatronic), the RCD 300 audio system with ten loudspeakers, anti-theft alarm system plus, multifunction display, automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror, rain sensor, tyre pressure monitor and the complete safety programme comprising six airbags, ESP and brake assistant. The standard bi-xenon headlights light up the night like day.

-Volkswagen Mediaroom

antonioledesma · 08-09-2005, 12:38 PM

hhmm, I have to see it in real life so I can decide if I buy it or not

I still don't like that the grill/bumper arrangement has that cromed part. IMO looks better in black
here the bora/jetta V GLI has changed the front bumper from a cromed grill to a black one

HeilSvenska · 08-09-2005, 12:51 PM

umm you shouldnt have MKII in the title as its miss leading MKII stands for the 2nd generation VW's.

i thought people would be smart enough to understand that VW Golf R32 Mk.II and VW Golf Mk.II R32 are different things, but whatever, i changed the title anyways.

antonioledesma · 08-09-2005, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by HeilSvenska

umm you shouldnt have MKII in the title as its miss leading MKII stands for the 2nd generation VW's.

i thought people would be smart enough to understand that VW Golf R32 Mk.II and VW Golf Mk.II R32 are different things, but whatever, i changed the title anyways.

me no smart
me also think is golf generation 2

your first title was somewhat confusing, but IMO it should be golf V R32, or golf r32 mk II
of course all of this is acronyms and names crap.

topgeartom · 08-09-2005, 01:56 PM

Personally, i think it looks great, and you cant expect for there to be mammoth leaps in performace from the last model.

szumszer · 08-09-2005, 04:23 PM

looks nice, but not as cool as the current R32; and consequently both lack some 100 horsepower on immediate competition and no level of refinement is going to overcome that in this class of cars (not that all cars competing with this golf have 350 bhp, but golf is a porker ... needs more power to overcome its weight problems)

redbaron · 08-09-2005, 05:18 PM

Nice car, but I will wait for the 280bhp R36. Volkswagen said they will not deliver the R32 in the US, because they will get an R36!! This R36 will have the same engine as the new passat 3.6 V6. The R36 will also be launched in Europe after a while.

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GT-R_R34 · 08-09-2005, 06:16 PM

is the new one still uses the VR6 engine like the previous one or it is a new V6 engine?

redbaron · 08-09-2005, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by GT-R_R34

is the new one still uses the VR6 engine like the previous one or it is a new V6 engine?

The R32 still uses a VR6 engine, but a brand new one. This new one has an angle between the cilinderbanks of 10.6 degrees instead of 15 degrees of the old one.

gobs3z · 08-10-2005, 12:08 AM

It's the same engine as the last R32, i think thats what he meant, but either way it's unattractive and the interior buttons feel like shit..

JoeHahn · 08-10-2005, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by gobs3z

It's the same engine as the last R32, i think thats what he meant, but either way it's unattractive and the interior buttons feel like shit..

It has FSI which the previous gen R32 didnt have - its basis is the same but thats about where it ends. This car is hot stuff!

Schwalbe · 08-10-2005, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by redbaron

Nice car, but I will wait for the 280bhp R36. Volkswagen said they will not deliver the R32 in the US, because they will get an R36!! This R36 will have the same engine as the new passat 3.6 V6. The R36 will also be launched in Europe after a while.

I read somewhere that a more powerful R36 version is due for 2007. Insiders report from Wolfsburg spoke about 280bhp, possibly full 300hp!

I liked the last R32 MK1, but the car wasn't sold in Canada. Shame on you VW AG. :x

Wutputt · 08-11-2005, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by JoeHahn

It has FSI which the previous gen R32 didnt have - its basis is the same but thats about where it ends.

Nothing in the official press release is mentioned about FSI technology for the new R32. The new R32 having FSI are just rumours. Some acquaintances of mine had a discussion going on about this. So one mailed VW Germany. He got the answer back that this new R32 engine isn't featured with the FSI injection. The question of course remains, cause maybe the guy who answered the mail didn't knew a lot about it and just replied what he thought was right.

So it still is uncertain if the new R32 really has the new VR6 engine like the new Passat and the upcoming R36 or if it just is an update of the 'old' VR6 engine.

sads · 08-12-2005, 12:22 AM

deffinetly looks better then the last R32 shame its only a tad bit faster and powerful.