Comments on: Volkswagen Golf R32 http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:08:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BMW 135i / BMW 135ti Spyshots http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-47199 BMW 135i / BMW 135ti Spyshots Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:28:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-47199 [...] The car might be called the 135i or the 135ti, with the t indicating the twin turbochargers under the hood. Over 300bhp in this little hatch would mean it has a more than 50 horses advantage over it’s competition like the Volkswagen Golf R32 which makes about 250 horsepower, though that’s due to be upped to a 3.6 liter V6 soon. [...] [...] The car might be called the 135i or the 135ti, with the t indicating the twin turbochargers under the hood. Over 300bhp in this little hatch would mean it has a more than 50 horses advantage over it’s competition like the Volkswagen Golf R32 which makes about 250 horsepower, though that’s due to be upped to a 3.6 liter V6 soon. [...]

]]> By: The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Cars » http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-39862 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Cars » Mon, 29 May 2006 03:45:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-39862 [...] In total, Tokyo Drift used over 200 cars for the movie, and they came from all around the world. There are 11 Nissan 350Z cars alone, and these were brought in from Japan because they required right-hand drive vehicles for the movie. Three of them were used for crash scenes. Most of the cars were second hand, as they needed some out of production cars like Toyota Chasers, Mazda RX7s and old Nissan Silvias. From the Mitsubishi stables came 10 units of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX cars. Volkswagen also provided some cars - four Volkswagen Golf R32s and a few Volkswagen Touran MPVs. [...] [...] In total, Tokyo Drift used over 200 cars for the movie, and they came from all around the world. There are 11 Nissan 350Z cars alone, and these were brought in from Japan because they required right-hand drive vehicles for the movie. Three of them were used for crash scenes. Most of the cars were second hand, as they needed some out of production cars like Toyota Chasers, Mazda RX7s and old Nissan Silvias. From the Mitsubishi stables came 10 units of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX cars. Volkswagen also provided some cars – four Volkswagen Golf R32s and a few Volkswagen Touran MPVs. [...]

]]> By: 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco Concept Photos » http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-39614 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco Concept Photos » Thu, 25 May 2006 12:11:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-39614 [...] Engine options will be the 1.4 liter 170 horsepower twin-charger TSI from the Golf GT, the 2.0 liter turbocharged 200 horsepower motor from the Golf GTI, and the normally aspirated 3.2 liter V6 making 240 horsepower from the Golf R32. Note that by the time it is launched, the R32 might have been replaced by an R36 moniker, which means a 3.6 V6 instead of a 3.2 V6. [...] [...] Engine options will be the 1.4 liter 170 horsepower twin-charger TSI from the Golf GT, the 2.0 liter turbocharged 200 horsepower motor from the Golf GTI, and the normally aspirated 3.2 liter V6 making 240 horsepower from the Golf R32. Note that by the time it is launched, the R32 might have been replaced by an R36 moniker, which means a 3.6 V6 instead of a 3.2 V6. [...]

]]> By: cbljkkj http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11832 cbljkkj Thu, 01 Sep 2005 01:56:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11832 Finally the reincarnation of the R32 is here..20 inch rims?? that is madness Finally the reincarnation of the R32 is here..20 inch rims?? that is madness

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11810 hfrshah Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:44:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11810 plus American engines are comparatively low-tech.. generally, a larger displacement engine is more powerful than a smaller one. It is the easiest method of adding power since it neither requires higher rotational speeds nor complicated auxiliaries. for a low-tech engine to be powerful, mega-displacement is needed. during the 50's till 70's, muscle cars were the 'in' thing in America. these cars need a lot of torque, thus big engines were introduced.... Chrysler started it all, introducing a 6981cc(426 cubic inches) engine. then Ford made a 427cubic inch engine. next it became a 'numbers race' between Chrysler, Chevy and Ford. as the Americans say "There's no substitute for cubic inches" plus American engines are comparatively low-tech..

generally, a larger displacement engine is more powerful than a smaller one. It is the easiest method of adding power since it neither requires higher rotational speeds nor complicated auxiliaries. for a low-tech engine to be powerful, mega-displacement is needed.

during the 50's till 70's, muscle cars were the 'in' thing in America. these cars need a lot of torque, thus big engines were introduced…. Chrysler started it all, introducing a 6981cc(426 cubic inches) engine. then Ford made a 427cubic inch engine. next it became a 'numbers race' between Chrysler, Chevy and Ford. as the Americans say "There's no substitute for cubic inches"

]]> By: Paul http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11801 Paul Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:56:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11801 The difference is N/A and turbocharged. The American big CC engines are not turbocharged. The difference is N/A and turbocharged. The American big CC engines are not turbocharged.

]]> By: Huh http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11794 Huh Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:13:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11794 (Newbie here, dunno anything about cars)Just wondering, why European/American car manufacturers need so big CC engine to make so little HP? Evo is only 2L and it can output more than 300HP. (Newbie here, dunno anything about cars)Just wondering, why European/American car manufacturers need so big CC engine to make so little HP? Evo is only 2L and it can output more than 300HP.

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11791 hfrshah Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:58:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11791 ^ haha that would be a dream come true.. unfortunately for us all, Proton has almost finished the development of the next Satria.. but theres still an outside chance that car might turn out to be good. heres hoping ^ haha that would be a dream come true.. unfortunately for us all, Proton has almost finished the development of the next Satria.. but theres still an outside chance that car might turn out to be good. heres hoping

]]> By: haji http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11764 haji Wed, 31 Aug 2005 15:24:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11764 Maybe the next satria's model will be the rebadged Golf.. Maybe the next satria's model will be the rebadged Golf..

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11728 hfrshah Wed, 31 Aug 2005 10:53:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11728 the official fuel consumption according to EU Directive 99/94 for the MK IV R32 is (miles per gallon / litres per 100km) Urban: 17.1/16.5 Extra-urban: 32.5/8.7 Combined: 24.4/11.6 so its not tragically horrible, just about the same as my dads W220 S280. the official fuel consumption according to EU Directive 99/94 for the MK IV R32 is (miles per gallon / litres per 100km)

Urban: 17.1/16.5

Extra-urban: 32.5/8.7

Combined: 24.4/11.6

so its not tragically horrible, just about the same as my dads W220 S280.

]]> By: Baboonz http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11686 Baboonz Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:19:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11686 sweet. i love golfs and have one myself. Golf GTI Mk2 8V 1989 model. Runs so much better than my old honda i had. Although only 112bhp, i can still overtake on 5th gear. Back to the R32, the Mk4 R32 does 19miles to the gallon in city driving, which is holy crap. your pocket would be dry in no time. Anyways, I love Golfs, and i hope that they sell them in Malaysia. Hatchbacks rule (except for the satria, which is a waste of time. even the R3 Satria. Poootoooiiii) sweet. i love golfs and have one myself. Golf GTI Mk2 8V 1989 model. Runs so much better than my old honda i had. Although only 112bhp, i can still overtake on 5th gear.

Back to the R32, the Mk4 R32 does 19miles to the gallon in city driving, which is holy crap. your pocket would be dry in no time.

Anyways, I love Golfs, and i hope that they sell them in Malaysia. Hatchbacks rule (except for the satria, which is a waste of time. even the R3 Satria. Poootoooiiii)

]]> By: Verne http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11682 Verne Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:46:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11682 Yummy!!!!!! Yummy!!!!!!

]]> By: Someone is no one http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11653 Someone is no one Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:06:52 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11653 wallawehh....the design is damn cun but sure the fuel consumption will be sky rocket.i read in the star the gti version managed to use rm 150 value of oil in 3 days!must be more than 120km/h in every day driving. wallawehh….the design is damn cun but sure the fuel consumption will be sky rocket.i read in the star the gti version managed to use rm 150 value of oil in 3 days!must be more than 120km/h in every day driving.

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11646 hfrshah Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:21:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11646 paul, the rims and tyres are the same size used in the Golf GTI - 225/40/18. it didnt need bigger rims as VW thought the Haldex 4WD system should be able to produce enough traction. the brakes are bigger.. the Golf GTI is available as a 5-door version, this is not paul, the rims and tyres are the same size used in the Golf GTI – 225/40/18. it didnt need bigger rims as VW thought the Haldex 4WD system should be able to produce enough traction. the brakes are bigger..

the Golf GTI is available as a 5-door version, this is not

]]> By: bob http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11630 bob Tue, 30 Aug 2005 16:11:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11630 To DOG THE WAN Thank you very much for answering my question. To DOG THE WAN

Thank you very much for answering my question.

]]> By: DOG THE WAN http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11628 DOG THE WAN Tue, 30 Aug 2005 16:00:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11628 The local assembly VW price will be cheaper than other original VW CBU price because of TAX issue, not the local vendor made it cheaper. I think the price will be the same or even higher, just remove the TAX of 200% on the European price. I think there is no localization of parts can be acheived in short time and most of the parts are supply from overseas (VW vendors). Only items like Tyres, Glass, Rims, Air/con for sure is local made first. Door handles, grill,...bumpers seats and door trim will be local made later. (In 1 to 2 years time) Therefore, If POTONG made VW, make sure you guys get the very first BATCH. Cause most likely the parts of 98% will be original from VW. Slowly, you all know the story lah......This case is revise to GEN-2 The local assembly VW price will be cheaper than other original VW CBU price because of TAX issue, not the local vendor made it cheaper. I think the price will be the same or even higher, just remove the TAX of 200% on the European price. I think there is no localization of parts can be acheived in short time and most of the parts are supply from overseas (VW vendors). Only items like Tyres, Glass, Rims, Air/con for sure is local made first. Door handles, grill,…bumpers seats and door trim will be local made later. (In 1 to 2 years time)

Therefore, If POTONG made VW, make sure you guys get the very first BATCH. Cause most likely the parts of 98% will be original from VW. Slowly, you all know the story lah……This case is revise to GEN-2

]]> By: bob http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11623 bob Tue, 30 Aug 2005 15:28:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11623 Does this Golf(or any previous Golfes) has the 5-door version? Please, anyone who knows... The front is partially white in the center and the grill has changed. I think the white'ish part is bit spoiling the whole look of this compact VW. Overally, however it's still looks the way auto enthusiast wants it and I love it. A compact car with a screen inside!! Wow, the middle class European are lavish buyer nowadays. This new VW Golf comes out when the oil price per barrel hit more than 70$. I wonder is VW miscalculate or mispredict the market. Can someone tell me if the VW starts to manufacture their product from Proton factory, would the price goes down? Please, anyone who knows... Does this Golf(or any previous Golfes) has the 5-door version?

Please, anyone who knows…

The front is partially white in the center and the grill has changed. I think the white'ish part is bit spoiling the whole look of this compact VW. Overally, however it's still looks the way auto enthusiast wants it and I love it.

A compact car with a screen inside!! Wow, the middle class European are lavish buyer nowadays. This new VW Golf comes out when the oil price per barrel hit more than 70$. I wonder is VW miscalculate or mispredict the market.

Can someone tell me if the VW starts to manufacture their product from Proton factory, would the price goes down?

Please, anyone who knows…

]]> By: ShaolinTiger http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11616 ShaolinTiger Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:06:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11616 I saw a few Golf R32's back in UK before I left, the previous mark, BEAUTIFUL cars man.. I saw a few Golf R32's back in UK before I left, the previous mark, BEAUTIFUL cars man..

]]> By: cameljoe http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11613 cameljoe Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:46:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11613 both arms, both legs...and the house........might as well sell the pets and family for monthly maintenance. both arms, both legs…and the house……..might as well sell the pets and family for monthly maintenance.

]]> By: FiveElements http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11610 FiveElements Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:34:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11610 This will cost an arm and a leg....:( This will cost an arm and a leg….:(

]]> By: DOG THE WAN http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11605 DOG THE WAN Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:27:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11605 How much is it? Paul, do you know it? Damm Fast, but fuel tank level also drop DAMM Fast too. Small little monster!! How much is it? Paul, do you know it?

Damm Fast, but fuel tank level also drop DAMM Fast too. Small little monster!!

]]> By: abu http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11601 abu Tue, 30 Aug 2005 12:55:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11601 wah lan eh...the rim i suppose is a 19" one...such a tiny car with a 3.2 engine. really hidden dragon..crouching tiger lei wah lan eh…the rim i suppose is a 19" one…such a tiny car with a 3.2 engine. really hidden dragon..crouching tiger lei

]]> By: cameljoe http://paultan.org/2005/08/30/volkswagen-golf-r32/#comment-11595 cameljoe Tue, 30 Aug 2005 12:26:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=366#comment-11595 Rocket in me pocket. 3.2L on this car, the petrol will run out real fast. Is this engine variable valve? It's gonna be price the same as the entry 3 series over here. Boo! Hisss! Rocket in me pocket. 3.2L on this car, the petrol will run out real fast. Is this engine variable valve? It's gonna be price the same as the entry 3 series over here. Boo! Hisss!

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