VW offering Passat R GT appearance package
April 19, 2006 1:16PM by Michael Savio
Volkswagen displayed a Passat equipped with an appearance package inspired by the Passat R GT that was shown at SEMA in November 2005. Although the Passat R GT was a concept, positive reviews from fans prompted Volkswagen to offer the package as an option on new Passats.
The appearance package creates a racy and aggressive look for the Passat with front and rear skirts with color contrasting elements, a honeycomb-designed grille, side sill kit, a harmonically integrated tailgate lip, oval-shaped tail pipe trim and 18-inch titanium colored alloy wheels, wrapped with 235/45R18 high-performance summer Pirelli tires. The vehicle’s stance is also lowered with the addition of performance lowering springs. The aerodynamic package improves the car’s downward force on the road.
The Passat aerodynamic appearance package will be available as an option, installed at the port of delivery, for $4,500 starting this fall. Customers will also be able to purchase the components a la carte at all Volkswagen Dealerships.
More photos of the Passat R GT after the jump.
## Source: Volkswagen ##
Posted in: Volkswagen, New York Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons, Tuners
RSS 2.0 Feed |
Comments | Permalink |
Email This Post
Headlines
» Mazda considering Hakaze-inspired CX-5?» Magna offers $4.7 billion for Chrysler
» BMW details new 420-hp V8 for next M3
» Production Ford Fairlane crossover to be called Flex
» Lutz confirms V12-powered Cadillac flagship
» Honda recalls 165,000 cars and trucks in the U.S.
» BMW considering X1 small crossover
» Volkswagen announces Wolfsburg Edition Passat
» Spy Shots: BMW 1-Series Coupe
» Spy Shots: Facelifted 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible
August 28th, 2006 at 4:19PM
[…] The Passat R36 is expected to take its styling cues from the Passat R GT Concept that was shown at SEMA in November 2005 and will likely debut in spring 2007. No word on if it will make it to the States and how much it would cost. […]
October 24th, 2006 at 6:04PM
[…] At last year’s SEMA show, Volkswagen debuted the Passat R GT Concept, which gathered a lot of attention for a performance version of the Passat. The positive reviews of the Passat R GT Concept prompted the automaker to offer an appearance package as an option on new Passats. […]