In Chicago: Volkswagen of America, Inc. recently announced the return of its motorsports-inspired R32 to be unveiled at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. It should be noted that the R32 was first introduced in 2004 to a enthusiastic crowd of car buffs. This vehicle was said to offer the ultimate in Volkswagen sports performance with its dynamic handling and refined road manners.
The R32 is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.2L 15-degree narrow-angle V6 engine that makes 250 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of mighty torque. And with that much power, the R32 is undeniably a muscle car. The R32’s standard 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system transfers at least seventy-five percent of available torque to the rear wheels. Volkswagen’s popular DSG® transmission equipped in the R32 allows for fluid gear changes and spurts of 0-60 mph in a matter of 6.4 seconds.
Plus, the R32’s fully independent multi-link rear suspension that sits wider and lower than its GTI sibling gives this vehicle a meaner, more commanding appearance inside and out. Its chrome twin exhausts, 18-inch alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights, uniquely shaped front grille and badging set it apart from anything else moving on the road. Its rear roof spoiler and deep front spoiler, together with the body-coloured bumpers, side skid strips, door handles, muffler and exterior mirrors specially designed by Volkswagen, add to the aerodynamic look and sports car.
Aside from its remarkable exterior, the R32 also boasts a long list of safety features including an Electronic Stabilization Program that reacts to critical driving situations in a matter of milliseconds by controlling individual wheel speed and an Anti-lock Brake System. that inspires trust and help. to prevent the wheels from locking under hard braking. Its Brake Assist also helps increase brake pressure, especially during emergency braking situations. And that’s not all! The R32’s next-generation electronic brake pressure distribution automatically varies the amount of force applied to the brakes based on road and driving conditions.
The interior of the R32 is inspired by racing with its aluminum-look pedals and deep front sports seats. It also showed off other features such as automatic climate control or Climatronic(TM), premium ten-speaker CD stereo system, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, heated front seats and heated washer nozzles, alarm Anti-theft, cruise control and trip computer are standard luxuries that complement this performance-driven Victor.
