VW Passat R36 now a collector's item

[GHW]

I would consider a 5 cylinder turbo, depending on what it sounds like, but if the R36 goes 4 cylinder like the Golf did then I'm definitely off to another marque.

[Steve]

I would consider a 5 cylinder turbo, depending on what it sounds like, but if the R36 goes 4 cylinder like the Golf did then I'm definitely off to another marque.

Same - used RS6 or C63 coming my way!

[Stoney!]

I have been thinking for months the 2.5 turbo 5 would be a great engine for the new R, shame they don't bring back a VR5 or 2.8 VR6 and turbo it though!!!

The 3.6 VR6 had one of the best sounding exhaust notes I've ever heard on a atmo V6, not to mention one of the flattest torque curves, lets hope its an easy swap to the R36 exhaust on the new Passat. However, if it sounds anything like the CC or 3.6 superb it will be passable. I'm sure the force fed off balance 5 should sound chunky though, won't burble like the VR6 but should be ok.

I also thought about the supercharged 3.8 6 cyl, but then realised that's out as it doesn't fit in the Passat's engine bay, hence the VR6!

Stoney!

[V6Passat]

I would consider a 5 cylinder turbo, depending on what it sounds like, but if the R36 goes 4 cylinder like the Golf did then I'm definitely off to another marque.

different but the same...when I had my xr5 turbo (volvo inline 5) it sounded awesome!!! so I agree, a turbo 5 would be worth considering...

[R34]

I heard an XR5 with aftermarket exhaust on it the other day.
Sounded absolutely awesome

[GHW]

There you have it VW....
We want a turbo 5 cylinder, full stainless exhaust, Recaro seats, adjustable coil-over suspension, 19" FACTORY wheel option, mad bodykit..or we're all going to buy C63's