mxp

The R32 is slated to hit US shores Summer 03.

So, price/performance and fun factor comments please?

VW R32 feats:
-under USD$30k
-241hp/320Nm @ 8000rpm from a 6 cylinder
-haldex 4motion AWD
-option of the new DSG tranny
-18inch wheels
-loaded with std goodies

I dunno why the B6 S4 doesnt come with the new DSG tranny???

Ash

Because they haven't developed it enough yet to handle the torque and power of the V8. The dual clutches are smaller in order to fit, so they will be able to handle much less torque.

Additionally, the DSG has only been developed for the transverse application engines (ie in the TT & R32), not longitudenal engines.

Ash

HiTEC

I know they are cousins and all, but VW's don't excite me. If no S4, I'm buying a BMW or Benz.

AllsopS4

I'm pretty sure the US version of the R32 won't have DSG as an option

mxp

pricewise, it's a better deal than a S4 peaking at $50k, price/perf.

HiTEC

Agree with you there, but for me I don't want to drive a VW

Omahawk

And when does it come to the U.S.?

Jeff_DML

I think it is around 3200 pounds, latest issue of CAR has it in there.<ul><li><a href="http://www.vwvortex.com/news/01_03/NAIAS/R32/index.shtml">some info</a></li></ul>

Omahawk

Thanks.

Nefilim

apparently quite a bit went into exhaust tuning. Wonder how the V8 will sound...