2002 Volkswagen Golf R32
The Golf R32 with a 177 kW / 241 bhp engine is an impressive demonstration of the dynamic potential of the German compact class bestseller.
The most important constructional point of the R32, which has a redesigned front, rear end and sill area compared to the other series production models, is a 3.2-litre V6 engine.
In particular the front end, with its large air inlets, demonstrates the power of the engine. Technical features of the compact 6-cylinder engine, which is also used in the new luxury class saloon Phaeton, include continuously variable inlet valve timing, cylinder-selective knock control and a variable geometry intake manifold. The appropriate sound is provided by the twin exhaust system.
Power is transmitted to the 4MOTION four-wheel drive system fitted as standard via a finely stepped 6-speed gearbox.
The market launch of the Golf R32 will be in late summer 2002.
In Detail
| price $ | $29 100 USD |
| engine | V6 |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 3189 cc / 194.6 in³ |
| bore | 84 mm / 3.31 in |
| stroke | 95.9 mm / 3.78 in |
| compression | 11.25:1 |
| power | 179.7 kw / 241 bhp @ 6250 rpm |
| specific output | 75.57 bhp per litre |
| torque | 320 nm / 236.0 ft lbs @ 2800 rpm |
| driven wheels | 4MOTION 4WD |
| front tires | 225/40 ZR 18 |
| rear tires | 225/40 ZR 18 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | ~209.2 kph / 130 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.1 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~14.7 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~14.1 seconds |
