Are R36 passats reliable?
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Are R36 passats reliable?
Some R36 owners complain of their seats wearing and collapsing at quite low kays, so have a close look at the seats and the trim. Overall though, the Passat is a generally reliable car and can be bought with good confidence.
How many VW Passat R36 were made?
And look what we’ve come across; a Volkswagen Passat R36, one of just 250 saloons made and the only example currently for sale in the PH classifieds.
Is the Passat R36 fast?
The top speed of the sedan is an electronically regulated 155 mph. In terms of speed, the Passat R36 outstrips every other Volkswagen in accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h: the sedan reaches the 100 km/h mark in 5.6 seconds (5.8 seconds for the Variant).
How many Passat R36 were made for Australia?
The August 2008 launch of VW’s Passat R36 presented the best of the Golf R32 and Touareg R50 in a compact daily driver that catered for both family and pleasure. An immediate hit with Australian buyers, 1740 were sold before production ended late in 2010.
What engine is in the R36?
3.6 litre VR6 engine
The R36 uses a 3.6 litre VR6 engine rated 300 PS (221 kW; 296 bhp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) of torque, which pushes the saloon and Variant (estate/wagon) to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.6 and 5.8 seconds respectively. The name “R36” is derived from the engine displacement, 3.6-litres.
What is an R36 car?
The Passat R36 is a lesser-spotted beast in the UK. This B6-generation variant was the last Passat to pack a V6 and was available in both estate and saloon forms.
How many R36 are left?
| 2021 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT R36 FSI S-A | 129 | 124 |
| VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT R36 TSI 4MOT DSG | 5 | 5 |
| VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT R36 TSI S-A 4MOT | 4 | 5 |
How many R36 are there in the UK?
Estates proved to be more popular, despite commanding a premium of around £1200, so they’re easier to find today – but that’s all relative, considering there are only around 125 R36s left on UK roads.
What engine is in the R36 Passat?
Not that the 3.6-litre V6-engined Passat R36 is a bad car per se. Far from it in fact….Specifications.
| Engine | V6, 3597cc, 24v |
|---|---|
| Max power | 296bhp @ 6600rpm |
| Max torque | 258lb ft @ 2400-5300rpm |
| 0-60 | 5.8sec (claimed) |
| Top speed | 155mph (limited) |
How much HP does a R36 have?
Specifications
| Engine | V6, 3597cc, 24v |
|---|---|
| Max power | 296bhp @ 6600rpm |
| Max torque | 258lb ft @ 2400-5300rpm |
| 0-60 | 5.8sec (claimed) |
| Top speed | 155mph (limited) |
How much is a R36?
The current base price for a 2020 GT R Nissan is $113,540. The price for the R36 could hover around this range or be slightly higher. However, currently, the GT R Track Edition comes in at $145,540 and the GT R Nismo costs $210, 740.
Is the R36 real?
Automotive News from Japan states that a new GT-R is currently in the planning stages, and it’s receiving the “R36” designation. Nissan is working on a complete model redesign for its flagship sports car.