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Adrian Paton2007 Volkswagen Passat R36
January 10th 2007 11:00
Say hello to the big brother of Volkswagen's Golf R32: the 2007 Volkswagen Passat R36.
The Passat R36 is set to be most potent "R" model yet - it's nameplate derived from the new 3.6-litre FSI V6 engine developing 300 bhp makes it the not only the fastest Passat but also the fastest estate car (station wagon) Volkswagen has ever produced.
Mated to VW's brilliant six-speed DSG gearbox channeling drive through all four wheels to maximize traction, the Passat R36 sedan and estate sprints from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 and 5.8 seconds respectively.
On top of the engine upgrade, the R36 also gets 18" wheels, lower and stiffer suspension, an all-new body kit with front and rear valances and side skirts, new sport seats with deeper bolsters covered in Alcantara, new turned aluminum dash trim, dual chrome tip exhaust and more.
In proper "R" fashion, the Passat will be offered in the exclusive Pearlescent Deep Blue paint first introduced on the R32 plus the unmistakable design of the matt-finish chrome radiator grille. The aluminium-look double slats on the upper grille and the austerely square grid adorning all the other the air-intake openings are likewise very R-specific.
EXTERIOR DETAILS:
Chrome-plated twin exhaust pipes
Bi-xenon headlamps
Brake caliper in a blue finish
Cab spoiler (variant)
Boot-lid spoiler (saloon)
Matt-finish chrome radiator grille with aluminium-look slats and the “R36” emblem
Slatted air grids
R-specific front and rear bumpers
LED tail lights, tainted
Wider wheel housing finished in the vehicle colour
Protective rear and side strips in chrome
Wider body sills in the vehicle colour
Finishing door strip in the vehicle colour
18-inch alloy wheels, “Omanyt” (tyres: 235/40)
INTERIOR DETAILS:
Aluminium-look automatic selector lever
Light-coloured “Engine Spin” garnishings
Front entry strip with R36 emblem
Instrument cluster with R emblem and white illumination
R-design pedal caps
R-specific multifunction leather steering wheel
“Monte Carlo” flat-weave seat covers and door lining
Electrical 12-way sport seats at front, R emblem integrated into backrests
Sport-seat bench at rear, with a split folding backrest and a centre armrest
Fabric floor mats at front and rear featuring the R emblem
Heated front and (two) rear seats
Australian prices and release date remains unknown at this stage.
***Information and pictures taken from the official Volkswagen press release.***
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