2006 VW R32

[4dmin]

http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/r32_01.jpg


Volkswagen AG has released the first official information on the new Golf R32 for the German/European market. The immediate question that will come to North American enthusiasts minds is why another 3.2l VR6? The 3.2l VR6 in this latest generation R32 now has fuel stratisfied injection (FSI) technology and now outputs 250hp more efficiently and with better economy. 250hp is more than adequate for the hot hatch market competition in Europe. Here in North America though the R32 Golf would face competition in the form of the Subaru WRX STI and Mitsubishi Evolution which push the 300hp boundries in power.

For that reason the current rumors for the U.S. market indicate Volkswagen is instead working on a 300hp version of the new 3.6l VR6 FSI for an "R36" model. Right now the Golf R36 is currently being planned, but there are discussions about creating an R36 Jetta this time around. If you'd like to see a Jetta R36 in addition to a Golf R36 for the U.S. market be sure and chime in with your opinion at the end of this story in our forums.




http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1472.shtml



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i'm not digging the front bumper w/ the grill but i will look
good w/ a FMIC ;) . i do like the civic si look to it and the
rear center exhuast if fucking awesome!!!

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[Kristi]

i do not like the new VW's - they are ruining those things! the old r32's are hott tho

[ironchef]

An r36 would be pretty cool, but they need to give it some different body parts to make it look less like a "civic si mini minivan". More aggresive and bold imo.

[trythefly]

some different angles:
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/r32_sq.jpg
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/r32_02.jpg
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/r32_04.jpg
^my favorite shot of it.
http://www.vwvortex.com/gallery/albums//Volkswagen/Golf%20-%20GTI%20-%20Rabbit/Golf%20V/R32%20-%20EU/009.jpg

[trythefly]

I like it. But I looooved the 2004&5 R32's I came very close to buying one about a year ago. I should have.

[4dmin]

r32 are fucking bad, i love the interior they are beautiful cars... EPG just got done doing a supercharged one and a TT one not to long ago ;)

[trythefly]

r32 are fucking bad, i love the interior they are beautiful cars...

They handle very well also. This post makes me wish I would have bought that blue one. arghhhhh

I'd like to see those EPG cars..... pm me the linkz....

[Spyder]

i wont buy one because they are so ugly, its just one of those cars that offers everything else i want, except looks.

[4dmin]

my thing is lbs... if it looks like a civic make it weigh like one... a 250hp AWD car that weighs 2500(or under)lbs would be fucking awesome

[DonGori]

that doesnt look too bad. I'm sure it will be an awesome performer but yeh the styling hasnt really grown on me too much but its not as bad as that new subi sti

[Bishop]

I dont like center exauhst. On the boxer it looks like it has a ass hole

[technoteg97]

I like the 04-05 style better

[Spyder]

my thing is lbs... if it looks like a civic make it weigh like one... a 250hp AWD car that weighs 2500(or under)lbs would be fucking awesome

i would love to see this to, but explain to me how a car that is as heavy as a VW will ever get that light? they are made with all nice heavy materials, 500 or so lbs of sound deadening, leather interior 6 air bags not to even get into the AWD system that does weigh a decent amount..

[HEATON]

MMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm Duestchland specialty!!

[mocha latte cupcake]

dude i would rock that.... i mean yeah it has min-van esque things but dude.... its a VW with mad power.... its frickin hot and a half!

[Trey]

It's crazy to think that VAG will ever sell a car in the US that outperforms any EURO VW.

Don't hold your breath.

Looks pimp tho!

[Spyder]

MMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm Duestchland specialty!!

send me some wheels!

[HEATON]

SEND ME EURO!!!

[Marta Mike]

u beat me to it paul lol, everyday i go to vwvortex and see that cover page and always say let me post this up on ia-lol.......never got around too it.

[Spyder]

SEND ME EURO!!!

PM sent ;)

[D16Civic]

id take it

[collins]

that shits fugly. it might fly, but i cant see myself in something that ugly.

[Spyder]

that shits fugly. it might fly, but i cant see myself in something that ugly.

exactly..

[collins]

ya heard?

[Spyder]

ya heard?

umm, yea.

[kilpatty43]

i love the old r32s but that thing is just ugly

[4dmin]

i think after zender or any other aftermarket company gets one it will be super hot... but R36 :eek: i'll fucking buy one

[Spyder]

i think after zender or any other aftermarket company gets one it will be super hot... but R36 :eek: i'll fucking buy one

im interested in the R36 Jetta :D

[4dmin]

R36 jetta would be hot... AWD 300hp *drooling*... you know EPG just got a rally golf?

[Spyder]

R36 jetta would be hot... AWD 300hp *drooling*... you know EPG just got a rally golf?

i did not, i havent found time to go down there during my M-F work week :(

[ironchef]

Eww the new jettas look liked corolla on mini steriods. The 2005 GLI is probably the best looking jetta to date imo. Paul i thought you wanted an elise really bad?

[Spyder]

Eww the new jettas look liked corolla on mini steriods. The 2005 GLI is probably the best looking jetta to date imo. Paul i thought you wanted an elise really bad?

he only wants it so he can put a honda motor in it and secretly rep for honduh.

[4dmin]

Eww the new jettas look liked corolla on mini steriods. The 2005 GLI is probably the best looking jetta to date imo. Paul i thought you wanted an elise really bad?

i do but i can't afford one right now... if the wife could take marta to school/work so i could sell her dub & mine then i would afford one... but till then i gotta wait till she is done w/ school :(

[gtikid]

i must agree with the other people...that thing is ugly...it might look better with aftermarket parts but right now...i'm not digging it at all...the 04-05 looked sooooooooo much better...VW really went downhill with the looks of their cars...i must agree with everyone else

[A1EX]

i personally like it

[ironchef]

Its kinda weird VW has gotten worse looking all over their range of cars, but audi keeps getting better. Seeing as theyre the same company you'd think VW would look good =\.

[99ITRGIRL]

not bad...like the color

[atlantamx3]

Looks like the Si Hatchback...

Only hotter.

Still has some similar lines.

[Mike]

i dont really like it... IMO

[HyPer50]

wow... that looks like complete ass IMO... then again, MOST new cars looks ugly as shit to me any ways.