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The Golf R32
Wolfsburg / Madrid -
The most powerful series Golf ever built is currently being presented
for the first time at the international automobile fair in Madrid (from
24 May to 2 June): The Golf R32 with a 177 kW / 241 bhp engine is an impressive
demonstration of the dynamic potential of the German compact class bestseller.
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| The Golf R32 |
The most important constructional point of the R32, which has a redesigned
front, rear end and sill area compared to the other series production
models, is a 3.2-litre V6 engine. In particular the front end, with its
large air inlets, demonstrates the power of the engine. Technical features
of the compact 6-cylinder engine, which is also used in the new luxury
class saloon Phaeton, include continuously variable inlet valve timing,
cylinder-selective knock control and a variable geometry intake manifold.
The engine generates an output of 177 kW/241 bhp at 6250 rpm.
Its maximum torque of 320 newton metres (236 lbs-ft. is available at just
2800 rpm. The appropriate sound is provided by the twin exhaust system.
The two exhaust pipes positioned left and right characterise the striking
rear end of the vehicle.
The engine gives the sportiest Golf a top speed of 245 km/h (140 mph)
and acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 6.4 seconds.
Power is transmitted to the 4MOTION four-wheel drive system fitted as
standard via a finely stepped 6-speed gearbox. The sports running gear,
lowered by 30 millimetres compared to the standard production model
and 18-inch wheels with 225/40 ZR 18 tires dominate the visual
impression of this strikingly sporty top model from Volkswagen. Ventilated
disc brakes, with striking blue brake callipers, on all wheels provide
braking values similar to those normally found on a sports car.
Inside the car, the black leather finish and brushed aluminum control
elements - pedals, cockpit, gearstick - point towards the pedigree of
this top model. The ambiance of the interior is further refined by the
comfortable sports seats with very good side support as well as by a special
leather bound steering wheel. The comprehensive range of standard equipment
in the Golf R32, which is only available as a two-door model, includes
the automatic air conditioning system "Climatronic", radio "Gamma"
with eight loudspeakers, a multifunction display and xenon headlights.
all Volkswagen Group communications and photos
reproduced with permission of Volkswagen UK
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