Some are not agreeing with the Intellichoice award but hot on it’s heels is MotorWeek’s award. Hmm, the R32 must be doing something right..
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its motorsports-inspired R32 has won the 2008 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Performance Car. MotorWeek looks at vehicles from a buyer’s point-of-view, and uses trends and innovations to help award their Drivers’ Choice Awards. MotorWeek’s aim is to produce a list of winners that can be used by potential customers as a practical buyers guide.
Born from the original pocket rocket, the R32’s power comes from a 3.2 L narrow angle V6. Offering 250 horsepower and 236 ft.lbs. of torque, the R32 is all muscle. Known for being the ultimate in Volkswagen sports performance, the R32’s 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system ensures dynamic handling, and refined road manners. Volkswagen’s highly acclaimed DSG® transmission, which allows seamless gear changes, helps rocket the R32 from 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds.
- Volkswagen
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Nice find by the crew over at volksbloggin! Funny to see zdnet get into the auto reviews..
The poor cabin electronics in the 2008 Volkswagen R32 keep it from being a great tech car, but its drivetrain tech makes up somewhat for that lost ground. However, there are many good sport sedans that come in around the same price. Viw review.zdnet.com”
- Volksbloggin.com
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Man this sucks for the owner and Volkswagen! 
Oh here is the story:
Yep it was just sitting in the parking lot at work and caught on fire. I am still at work and the car is at the dealer. Dunno what is going to happen right now besides the VW people are coming to look at it soon. It had been sitting idle for over 6 hours when it happened. This Sucks.
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VWvortex Forums: My R Caught on fire today
This would have been so much fun to go to but it falls on the same weekend as Petit Le Mans.
TrackDaze High-Performance Driving in conjunction with The Volkswagen brand announce the VW Ride-n-Drive on Sunday, October 7th at Summit Point Motorsports Park from 8am to 5pm
Volkswagen enthusiasts and potential customers are invited to come and test drive some new performance models on an actual 1.1 mile road course race track. The cars available to sample for this great event are several of the amazing VW performance models, to include 2008 R32′s and GTI’s. Not only will attendees have a chance to sample these vehicles, they will have a certified instructor riding along providing tips on proper High-Performance and Safe driving technique. For directions and more information please visit: Event Details
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