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300HP Passat receives VW’s ‘R’ upgrade
Volkswagen has released their most powerful Passat ever. The new Passat R36 is now on sale in the UK in both Saloon and Estate bodystyles. Read Article



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SpeedoholicSpeedoholic - 4/29/2008 12:17:45 PMView My AgentSpace
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I still prefer the M5

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HeyhuubHeyhuub - 4/29/2008 12:21:29 PM
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I prefer a Lamborghini


1995e341995e34 - 4/29/2008 12:25:48 PM
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i prefer a pogo stick.


1995e341995e34 - 4/29/2008 12:27:51 PM
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looks good. very subtle. very proper.

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budfrogS4budfrogS4 - 4/29/2008 12:48:46 PMView My AgentSpace
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I agree. Should line up pretty well against Volvo's S60R. However, I think it's a little underpowered for that size engine.


HeyhuubHeyhuub - 4/29/2008 1:44:02 PM
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Underpowered? Pray tell, how many cars with a compareble sized engine can you name that produce more power.


budfrogS4budfrogS4 - 4/29/2008 2:21:34 PMView My AgentSpace
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Just a little underpowered. Middle of the pack numbers. I can always wish for the numbers to be better right?

Better hp/L:
BMW 3.0L 111 (M3)
Infiniti 3.7L 89.2
Lexus 3.5L 87.4
Acura 3.5L 82.9
Audi 3.2L (A5) 82.8

VW's 3.6L: 82.2

Worse hp/L:
Audi 3.2L (A4) 79.7
BMW 3.0L (328i) 76.6
MB 3.5L 76.6
Honda 3.5L 76.6
Toyota 3.5L 76.6 (seems to be a popular ratio)


validus00validus00 - 4/29/2008 6:44:12 PM
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actually the 333bhp (US) s54 engine from the e46 gen3 m3 displaces 3246cc.


Bmw8terBmw8ter - 4/30/2008 10:59:46 AM
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Acura NSX 3.0 & 3.2hp/L - 90



BlackM45BlackM45 - 4/29/2008 1:46:37 PM
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60K? Whoa hopefully cheaper when it comes State Side.

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bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 4/29/2008 3:44:31 PM
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so they can find away to get 300hp in the passat but not in the A5????

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HeyhuubHeyhuub - 4/30/2008 7:16:04 AM
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Well, considering this is a top of the line model with a 3.6 litre engine. Whereass the A5 V6 displaces "only" 3.2 litres and is aimed at different competitors it's quite understandable why the A5 hasn't got 300hp.


goochgooch - 4/29/2008 4:08:09 PM
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The R36 comes a bit late to the party to have a halo effect on the Passat line. They should R the Passat CC, but from the get-go.

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adamsaf723adamsaf723 - 4/30/2008 1:43:01 AM
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I really don't know what it's competing against at that price... If it was cheaper it would make a great competitor to the Acura TL Type-S.

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