VW Golf R32: The most powerful Golf ever

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

VW Golf R32: The most powerful Golf ever

Seems to be "Dubspeed week", because we found many great articles over there so far. Let's see what's coming next ...
This time they cover the upcoming VW Golf R32 which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September.

It was the most powerful Golf ever. 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. Prices for the new Golf R32 start at €32,200.

250 bhp catapult the custom-made sports model to 250 km/h with 4-wheel drive.