VW R32

[Strider]

that is what people on VWVortex are running their R32's in ...is that right? The rules on this board don't have R32 listed. But it does have a 24v VR6 listing which is the same motor. But an R32 has 4 motion and coils atleast from the factory, it also has 240hp rather then 200 as my GLI does......

[MNbiker]

The R32 was officially added to D-Stock in the June 2004 Fastrack. It's also eligible for STX. Nice car, good powerband, first decent rear suspension VW's produced. It's one big downfall for autocross will be weight - all 3,400 lbs of it. :(

-Steve

[Strider]

weights about 50 lbs less then an STi according to my current research. I will have to poll more sources because I find this hard to believe but it would be a nice suprise! :dancin:

[Peter Hsu]

Huh?

The non r32 one(no 4motion which must be heavier than a fwd) is 3036. Guessing it is going to be heavier than the STi. But I really don't know.

The subaru website seems to say 3085 for the sti sedan.

Peter Hsu
3175

[MNbiker]

Both the STi and R32 are heavyweights, but the R32 is heavier.

Curb weight for STi is 3,298
Curb weight for R32 is 3,409

Performance-wise, the R32 isn't a match for the STi or EVO 8 - it's down on power, grip and handling. It's actually a very close match for the standard WRX in raw performance, although the R32's powerband would be a lot easier to live with on a daily basis.

-Steve

p.s. you can figure autocross weight will be 100-150 lbs lighter than curb weight, with less gas and no spare tire or jack.