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New R32 vs. A3 S-line
I could've gotten it on my new GTI, but I really enjoy driving a clutch....
- Jan Folkson http://www.janfolkson.com
NYC
'86 16V
'07 GTI 4-Door 2.0t (stealth)
'07 Passat Wagon 2.0t
"Gravity, it's not just a good idea...it's the law!"
> Why would anybody want a conventional manual as opposed to the DSG?
> It'll shift automatically if you want to ignore it, shift manually if you want
> to do that and although the twin clutches are wet and hydraulically actuated,
> other than that it doesn't have the power losses of a traditional automatic
> since it has no torque converter nor the typical planetary gear set with their
> associated bands or clutches.
> It shifts gears in 8ms vs. the 500ms that a typical human can manage.
> What's wrong with that?
> Dan
>
> From: "Adam Carroll" <vr612valve@yahoo.com>
> To: <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:33 AM
> Subject: Re: New R32 vs. A3 S-line
>
>
>> The Audi is nearly a half a second faster than the R32, so they say, and it
>> is a mere grand more expensive (based) so these guys say. There is also rumor
>> that the DSG is the only available transmission for the R32. WEAK! No manual
>> in a $33k Golf?!?!?!? Even though the MkV (2.0T) is the best GTI since the
>> MkII, (Automobile Mag: Car of the Year) they had better release the manual to
>> make the volks happy. Here are some stats:
>>
>> -Audi-
>>
>> The highly acclaimed 2006 Audi A3 line-up will receive a formidable
>> addition in mid-November: the A3 3.2 quattro? S-line. Audi's premium compact
>> will now have even more sporting pretensions with a high-power V6 engine,
>> quattro all-wheel drive, and aggressive exterior styling. The 2006 A3 3.2
>> quattro S-line will be available at a base price of $33,980 ($44,990 in
>> Canada). A destination charge of $720 is not included in the base price.
>>
>>
>> The heart of the new A3 3.2 quattro S-line is the narrow-angle 3.2L V6
>> engine producing 250 hp at 6300 rpm and 236 ft.-lbs. of torque from 2800-3200
>> rpm. A 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox transmission is standard, as is Audi's
>> legendary quattro all-wheel drive. This drivetrain propels the A3 3.2 quattro
>> S-line from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, and through the quarter-mile in 14.4
>> seconds.
>>
>> -VW R-
>>
>>
>> Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the return of its
>> motorsports-inspired R32 at the Chicago Auto Show. First introduced in 2004
>> to an enthusiastic reception, the R32 delivers the ultimate in Volkswagen
>> sports performance with dynamic handling and refined road manners.
>>
>>
>>
>> The R32's power comes from a 3.2 L naturally aspirated 15-degree narrow
>> angle V6 engine. With 250 horsepower and 236 ft. lbs. of torque, the R32 is
>> all muscle. The standard 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system transfers at least 75
>> percent of available torque to the rear wheels. Volkswagen's acclaimed DSG?
>> transmission allows for seamless gear changes and accelerates from 0-60 in
>> approximately 6.4 seconds.
>>
>> The quote about the 75% of the torque to the rear wheels is not accurate
>> at all...
>>
>> Nate Mellom <doubt@inwave.com> wrote:
>> It was unveiled in the US for the first time at the Chicago Auto Show.
>> Of course, I was a week off, and missed it.
>> But it was there.
>>
>>
>> Chris Bennett wrote:
>>> http://www.5000r32.com/?ic_id=promo_5000r32
>>>
>>>
>>> How did the faithful miss this? Or did we? Was I sleeping?
>>>
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>> Nate Mellom <doubt@inwave.com> wrote: It was unveiled in the US for the
>> first time at the Chicago Auto Show.
>> Of course, I was a week off, and missed it.
>> But it was there.
>>
>>
>> Chris Bennett wrote:
>>> http://www.5000r32.com/?ic_id=promo_5000r32
>>>
>>>
>>> How did the faithful miss this? Or did we? Was I sleeping?
>>>
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