In which year was the Volkswagen R36 discontinued?
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This model was discontinued in 2010. Below is more information about the Volkswagen R36: 1. The Passat R36 was equipped with a 3.6-liter naturally aspirated VR6 engine, which produced 299 horsepower and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. This engine could deliver maximum power at 6,600 rpm and maximum torque between 2,400 and 5,300 rpm. 2. This engine featured direct fuel injection technology and used an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It was paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission, specifically a wet dual-clutch transmission, which offers better reliability, stability, and smoother gear shifts. 3. The Passat R36 used a MacPherson independent suspension at the front and a multi-link independent suspension at the rear. The car also came with a full-time all-wheel-drive system.
I'm a wagon enthusiast and have always been a big fan of the Volkswagen R36. As I understand it, this performance wagon was launched in 2008 but had an exceptionally short production run, being discontinued by 2009. Its entire lifecycle lasted barely a year, so all the owners I know drive 2009 models. The car's biggest highlight is its 3.6-liter VR6 engine paired with an AWD system, making it incredibly fun to drive. However, precisely because of its short lifespan, used R36s are now highly sought after, especially the blue wagon variants, with prices nearly matching their original MSRP. Every time I spot an R36 still on the road, it feels like seeing something truly special.