| In Chicago: Volkswagen of America, Inc. has | | | | bumpers, side bump strips, door handles, |
| recently announced the return of its | | | | especially design Volkswagen muffler and door |
| motorsports-inspired R32 that will be | | | | mirrors, add to the streamlined, sporty look |
| presented at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. It | | | | of the vehicle. |
| should be noted that the R32 was first | | | | |
| introduced in the year 2004 to an | | | | Aside from its remarkable exterior, the R32 |
| enthusiastic crowd of car aficionados. This | | | | also boasts a long list of safety features |
| vehicle was said to deliver the ultimate in | | | | which include Electronic Stabilization |
| Volkswagen sports performance with its | | | | Program that reacts to critical driving |
| dynamic handling, and refined road manners. | | | | situations in a matter of milliseconds by |
| | | | controlling the speed of individual wheels |
| The R32 is powered by a 3.2 L naturally | | | | and a confidence inspiring Anti-Lock Braking |
| aspirated 15-degree narrow angle V6 engine | | | | System that helps to prevent wheels from |
| that delivers 250 horsepower and 236 ft-lbs | | | | locking under heavy braking. Its Brake |
| of potent torque. And with such power the R32 | | | | Assist also helps in boosting brake pressure |
| is undeniably a muscle car. The standard | | | | especially during emergency braking |
| 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system of the R32 | | | | situations. And that's not all! The |
| transfers at least seventy-five percent of | | | | state-of-the-art Electronic Brake-pressure |
| available torque to the rear wheels. | | | | Distribution of the R32 automatically varies |
| Volkswagen's popular DSG(R) transmission | | | | the amount of force applied to its brakes |
| equipped in the R32 allows for seamless gear | | | | depending on the road and driving conditions. |
| changes and sudden acceleration from 0 to | | | | |
| 60mph in a matter of 6.4 seconds. | | | | The inside of the R32 takes its inspiration |
| | | | from racing with its aluminum-look foot |
| Moreover, the R32's fully independent, | | | | pedals and deep front sports seats. It also |
| multi-link rear suspension that sits wider | | | | showcased other features such as the |
| and lower than its GTI sibling gives this | | | | automatic climate control or Climatronic (TM) |
| vehicle a meaner and authoritative look | | | | , ten speaker premium CD stereo system, rain |
| inside and out. Its twin chrome exhausts, 18 | | | | sensing wipers, automatic dimming interior |
| inch alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights, | | | | rear-view mirror, heatable front seats and |
| uniquely shaped front grille and badging | | | | heated washer nozzles, anti-theft alarm, |
| distinguished it from the anything else that | | | | cruise control and trip computer are standard |
| moves on the road. Its rear roof spoiler and | | | | luxuries that complement this |
| deep front spoiler, coupled with body-colored | | | | performance-driven victor. |