Volkswagen R32: Most Powerful and Drivers Most Wanted Car Will Stand Out More with VW Aftermarket Parts from Partstrain
Written by Jenny Mc Lane
Volkswagen R32: Most Powerful and Drivers Most Wanted Car Will Stand Out More with VW Aftermarket Parts from PartstrainThe sporty Volkswagen R32, which earned “Drivers wanted” car ever, features a powerfully 3.2-liter version of famous VR6 engine. The VR6’s powerful output is due to its unique narrow angle V design. All this volume fits under a single aluminum alloy cylinder head. On outside, VW R32 comes with true dual exhaust pipes, newly designed bumpers, front one acting as a spoiler, large honeycomb ventilation grill in lower front apron, darkened taillights, rear spoiler, side skirts and model specific badging on front grille and left rear. Its interior reveals high performance sport seats, alloy pedals, leather shift knob, instrument cluster, three-spoke leather steering wheel, doorsills and floor mats. Chrome surrounds instrumentation, with pivot heads of needles matching. Alloy touches are used at nearly every visible or usable niche, including side footrest, center console trim, interior door handles, doorsills, and even handbrake button. The rear seats fold flat and allow for a 60/40 split. Standard items include automatic climate control (Climatronic™), heated front seats and washer nozzles, premium CD stereo with eight speakers, Monsoon® Sound System, power one-touch up and down windows, power glass sunroof, heated electrically adjustable side mirrors, antitheft alarm, radio remote control locking, cruise control, trip computer, and rain sensor wipers. The R32’s 4MOTION system is a key new feature that adds to its ability to handle varying road conditions. It has Volkswagen’s unique electronically controlled Haldex coupling in rear axle differential. 4MOTION uses hydraulic and electronics to detect grip conditions, power train forces and then determine whether power should go to front or rear wheels. 4MOTION facilitates handling and acceleration in slippery conditions to control car’s power by helping manage wheel traction and thereby reducing sudden steering jerks, even when spurts of power are applied. Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) and Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) overlay this sophisticated system. Safety features include equipped with an advanced side-impact safety system called Side Curtain Protection™, an airbag supplemental restraint system to protect heads and upper torsos from injury. Side Curtain Protection deploys a protective curtain of air from important A-pillar to C-pillar areas to provide occupant protection on all side windows.
| | Toyota FTSX Concept, a Bolder, More Decisive Image for Toyota; Retain the Image with Toyota Aftermarket PartsWritten by Jenny Mc Lane
The goal of Toyota FTSX concept is to have space and ride height of an SUV with comfort, handling, and efficiency of a sedan. "We began with a totally new silhouette and package, lower and wider than an SUV, but taller, more comfortable, and more versatile than a sedan. Add a powerful V6, all-wheel drive, 21-inch wheels, four doors, a large, multi-function glass roof and an innovative rear hatch and you have a vehicle with exceptional functionality," remarked Kevin Hunter, vice president, design and studio activities at Calty Design Research, Inc. Powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine, FT-SX is 187 inches long, 74.4 inches wide, and 61 inches tall. It uses 21-inch wheels (though a production model would probably not go over 18 inches) with 255/45R21 tires, and has a 114-inch wheelbase. The FT-SX features a powerful V6 engine, all-wheel drive, 21-inch wheels, four doors, a large, and a multi-function glass roof. The four-door concept boasts V-6 power, all-wheel drive, 21-inch wheels, and a large glass roof. Toyota claims that front-end layout of FT-SX is "an all-new expression" and that look, which it calls "T-Face," will become new design language for company. The FT-SX has a trick rear hatch, which allows two panels in glass roof to slide toward center of vehicle, creating both a larger opening and a rear sunroof. Pivoting upper and lower halves of hatch up or down, respectively, can make access to cargo area. When lower part of hatch is down, a loading tray automatically extends to aid with cargo loading and unloading. The Toyota FTSX concept is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 and automatic transmission, with running gear for on-road performance.
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