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New 2006 Volkswagen Golf R32 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.
Engine and chassis: The perfect way to transfer power to the road R32 V6:
At the heart of the new top of the range Golf is a four-valve
six-cylinder engine, which has a displacement of 3,189 cm3 and
delivers 320 Newton metres. Its sonorous tone testifies to its
superior power development. The engine propels the Golf forwards
from any rev range as if there was no air resistance. Power to
weight ratio: 6 kg/hp. A question of character: GT, GTI and R32 all feature individual design statements R32
front section: The new model is distinguished more greatly from the
other derivatives in the series than the first Golf R32 was.
Customers have an excellent choice of exterior colours including the
exclusive “Deep Blue Pearl Effect”, which ensured the first
generation of R32 could be spotted miles away. Like the current Golf
GTI and Golf GT, the Golf R32 has its own special radiator grille.
The design and aluminium look of the R32 grille also distinguish it
from the GTI and GT front. Particularly the lower part of the grille
framed by Bi-Xenon headlights shows great modulation in the style of
classic sports cars. Double aluminium-look horizontal bars in the
upper section of the radiator form a further R32 element. At the
side of the radiator grille, two additional large intakes complete
the air supply. Furthermore, in contrast to all other Golfs, the
lower third of the front bumper is painted completely in the body
colour and there is an airflow element on each side whose shape
continues in the side skirting and the rear bumper.
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