What is a Mk5 R32?
What is a Mk5 R32?
The first R32 was based on the Golf GTi (Mk4) and was initially designed as a limited production variant of the Golf. Thanks to high demand, Volkswagen opted for full-scale production of the R32. The Mk5 R32 was the world’s first production car to provide an option for a direct shift gearbox (DSG) automatic transmission.
When did the Volkswagen Mk4 R32 come out?
Volkswagen began production of the Mk4 R32 in 2002, for the 2003 model year. It was the world’s first production car with a dual-clutch gearbox ( DSG) — available for the German market.
What does the R32 mean on a VW Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf R32 (also known as the Volkswagen R32) is a hot hatch produced from 2003 to 2008. The R refers to Volkswagen’s motorsport department, Volkswagen Racing. 32 stands for the engine’s displacement. The first R32 was based on the Golf GTi (Mk4) and was initially designed as a limited production variant of the Golf.
What is the difference between the Mk3 Golf R32 and Mk3 V5?
The R32 engine was not added to the range until much later, while the 2.3 V5 was a new addition to the Golf range. The rest of the engine line-up differed little from that of the MK3 Golf.
