New Golf R36!

This must be mentally fast

VW have been testing a new golf R36 which has the uprated engine with DSG box from the new Passat R36, including deeper spoiler at the front and much bigger air intakes.

www.channel4.com/4car/gl/volkswagen/golf/9439/1

Looks pretty nice and must go like an absolute rocket.

Probably in competition with the uprated civic and focus

The new scirocco looks like a civic! But it will be intresting if anyone takes the R36 engine and box and does a conversion....

Here are the photos…







300bhp and a 0-60mph in around 5 seconds.  8O

Just as well its so quick, people wont have time to see how hideous it is.

R36 engine would be nice in a Mk1 (if it fits). I'm assuming its simply a bore and stroke of the existing VR6?

paul_c said

R36 engine would be nice in a Mk1 (if it fits). I'm assuming its simply a bore and stroke of the existing VR6?

there is always one…

marsredgti said

paul_c said

R36 engine would be nice in a Mk1 (if it fits). I'm assuming its simply a bore and stroke of the existing VR6?

there is always one…

Well yeah. Imagine if someone had done an R32 engine conversion, thinking they'd created the ultimate Mk1, only to find out that the R36 was the same external size and would have fitted…..

R36 engine plus huge huffer    = mk1 fun how to twist a chassis in two easy steps
 

bens_cab said

R36 engine plus huge huffer    = mk1 fun how to twist a chassis in two easy steps
 

I think realistically if you were doing that type of conversion you'd be looking at seam welding the floorpan and main passenger cell, then also incorporating an FIA spec roll cage, which also goes forwards to pick up the front suspension turrets. That would be plenty strong enough for the engine.

It would be sensible to convert the engine to run on methanol, too.

It would be sensible to convert the engine to run on methanol, too.

and maybe NOS

also a good idea to weld up all the doors bootlid sunroof

After all, in its 4 cylinder form, Outrage III produced around 800bhp from 3 litres, it ran on methanol with a turbocharger. So with 3.6 litres, you're looking at close to 1000bhp.

thats madness but fun 8)

whats with them big lights on roof? my eyes aint good but thats daylight

the lights are to startle any wabbits in its path wouldnt want road kill on a nice shiny motor 8)

the r32 hardly fits in a r32, think they were showing off with them lights like  is it me or is that car ugly?

lets face anything other than a mk1 looks lardy is lardy and slow

apart from the w12 thats sex

also a good idea to weld up all the doors bootlid sunroof

Well it worked for the dukes of hazard and they could even jump their car over rivers without twisting it! :wink:

Im waiting for the MK6, R36 before I replace the Passat TDI Sport        (family bus)….

http://www.automobilemag.com/future_cars/2008/0609_2009_volkswagen_rabbit/

I know of someone who is putting an R32 engine in a mk1

I dont like it. Just looks like every other hot hatch out there  8O