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Feb 07 2008

2007 Volkswagen Passat R36 Review

Published by kotty at 1:54 am under Uncategorized Edit This

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Volkswagen Passat R36 is after the only the second model in the Volkswagen line-up to carry the ‘R’ badge after the Golf R32. The new car will be not only the fastest Passat but also the fastest estate car produced by Volkswagen.

The R36 comes with a new 3.6-liter FSI V6 engine producing 300 bhp and together with the six-speed ultra-responsive DSG gearbox channeling drive through all four wheels to maximize traction.

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It claimed it can go from 0 to 62 mph time of 5.6 seconds but electronically limited to maximum of 155 mph.

Gripping the driver and front seat passenger are a set of sculpted sports seats bearing the R36 logo. The dashboard is finished in brushed aluminum panels set into which are a set of unique dials joined by a sports steering wheel and bespoke ‘R’ polished pedals.

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Equipment levels, as with the standard Passat, remain high with ABS, ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program), Xenon headlights, 2Zone electronic climate control, a heated windscreen and seats, six airbags and a radio/CD player.

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