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2004 Volkswagen R32
Body style(s): 2-door hatchback sedan
Trim levels:
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MSRP:
$29,100
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Notes:
With a new Golf family arriving in Europe, Volkswagen decided to celebrate
the end of the line with the R32, the most powerful Golf variant ever
to come out of Wolfsburg. The R32 was equipped with the 3.2L VR6 from
Audi, generating 240 horsepower. To compensate for the feared torque-steer,
VW equipped the R32 with all-wheel drive, the first such application in
the Golf family (at least in America). In effect, Volkswagen created its
own competitor to the Subaru WRX and the Mitsubishi Evo, in a hot-hatch
package. The car was also something of a a Q-ship: only enlarged lower
air dams at the front and rear, along with subtle "R32" badging,
warned of the car's power. The car was also packed with more standard features
than any other Golf or Jetta model.
Only 5000 were sold in the United States during its one-year
production run.
Series: 2004 only
DESIGN
Drivetrain:
Construction:
Seats:
Engine(s): |
transverse front-engine, all-wheel drive
steel unibody
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3.2L 24-valve dohc SFI VR6
Bore x stroke: 84.0x95.9mm
Compression ratio: 11.3 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 240bhp@6250rpm
Torque (SAE net): 236lb-ft@2800-3200rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual (f.d. ratio 4.24:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 19/26mpg
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DIMENSIONS
EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance: |
SUBCOMPACT
99.1"
164.4"
68.3"
56.1"
59.5"
58.7"
4.2"
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Curb weight: |
3330lbs. |
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank: |
48/37 cu ft. (f/r)
14.0-38.8 cu ft. (rear seats up/down)
16.4 gal. |
TECHNICAL
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Tires: |
225/40-18
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Suspension:
(f/r) |
independent: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: multilink, self-levelling air springs, adj. tube shocks, ARB
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Brakes: |
disc/disc, ABS & brake assist/EBD (13.1" vented/10.1" vented)
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Steering: |
rack-and-pinion, power-assisted (ratio 15.6:1, 2.5 turns-to-lock)
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Active sys.: |
traction control; yaw control
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Airbags: |
dual front, f dual side, f/r dual curtain
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
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base |
Seating: cloth upholstery, 6-way heated front seats, split-folding rear bench seats.
Equipment: pwr. windows, pwr. locks, heated pwr. mirrors, tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, retained accessory power, remote keyless entry, pwr. tilt/sliding sunroof, roof-mounted antenna, trip computer, tachometer, outside temperature gauge.
Climate control: air conditioning, automatic climate control, rear ventilation, interior air filter, rear defogger.
Entertainment: AM/FM radio, cassette deck, CD player, 200-watt premium sound system, 8 speakers.
Cabin features: center console, floor shifter, 2/1 f/r cupholders, digital clock, remote fuel-filler & hatch releases, locking glove compartment, 2 12-volt power outlets (1 f, 1 in cargo), f/r map lights, electrochromatic rearview mirror, 2 f illuminated visor mirrors, carpeting, floor mats, hatchback cargo cover.
Exterior: f/r lower air dams, lower side skirts, alloy wheels, dual exhaust, rear spoiler.
Technical: sport suspension.
Lights: daytime running lights, f fog lights, CHMSL.
Safety: theft-deterrent system, full-size spare tire, variable-intermittent rain-sensing wipers w/ deicer, rear variable-intermittent rain-sensing wiper w/ deicer.
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NOTABLE OPTIONS
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Seating: |
leather upholstery (base = $950)
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PERFORMANCE
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle: |
5.8sec. (R/T: 06/04)
111ft.
0.85g
66.1mph
35.8ft.
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SEE ALSO:
Audi TT,
Volkswagen Golf,
Volkswagen GTI,
Volkswagen Jetta,
Volkswagen New Beetle
COMPETITORS:
Ford Focus SVT,
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo,
Subaru Impreza WRX
Volkswagen R32 coupe.
Volkswagen R32 coupe, rear aspect.
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