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2003 Volkswagen Golf R32 Review - Road Test

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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R32
Price $28,000 est.
ENGINE
Type Narrow-angle V6
Valvetrain DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Displacement 3189cc
Bore & Stroke 84.0 x 95.9mm
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Claimed Horsepower 237 hp @ 6250 rpm
Claimed Torque 236 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Measured Horsepower (at the wheels) 202 hp @ 6500 rpm
Measured Torque (at the wheels) 209 lb-ft @ 2950 rpm
Redline 7000 rpm
Elect. Driving Aids/Inhibitors ABS with Electronic StabilityProgramme (ESP) and Emergency Brake Assist
Off Switch? For ESP only
DRIVETRAIN
Layout Transverse, front engine, all-wheel drive
Transmission Six-speed manual
Gear Ratios
1 3.36
2 2.09
3 1.47
4 1.1
5 0.86
6 0.72
Final drive 4.24
CHASSIS
Curb weight 3256 lb
Weight distribution 62/38
Overall length 163.3 in.
Wheelbase 99.1 in.
Overall width 68.3 in.
Track F/R 59.6 in./58.5in.
Height 56.9 in.
SUSPENSION
Front MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear Upper and lower control arms,anti-roll bar
Brakes
Front 13.1-in. vented discs, single-piston sliding calipers
Rear 10.1-in. vented discs, single-piston sliding calipers
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration
0-30 mph 2.0 sec.
0-60 mph 6.5 sec.
30-50 mph 2.7 sec.
50-70 mph 3.7 sec.
Quarter Mile 14.8 @ 93.8 mph
HANDLING
Lateral Grip (200ft skidpad) 0.90g
Slalom Speed (700 ft slalom): 70.8 mph
BRAKING
60-0 mph 115 ft.
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