Next Passat R - gen discussion/rumours/other

[goodfella]

Just putting it out there but I was thinking this week...

If the R32 V6 was dropped due to emissions compliance issues then how much longer will the R36 be around? Ok I know that Skoda have released the new V6 powered Superb, but whats the chances that the next Passat R will go 3.0TDI ?

[Treza360]

Different engine design using much more conventional and economical (both cost and environmental) designs. I can't see it going anywhere from a compliance standpoint however with VWs focus on more economical power delivery systems maybe they could do a performance TDI.
Cheers,
Trent

[Rocket36]

My personal pref would be to see them lose the current V6 in favour of a Audi V8 and make the R series Passats more sporty. It's only a niche market anyway. But I'll be looking at the new VW coupe when the time comes. It's either that or the 3.0TDI A5.

[shakespeare]

I'd like to see this in it (S4 V6 S/C) :D

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/07/0901_03_z2010_audi_s4supercharged_engine-1.jpg

[Spyda]

This would make things very interesting, forget emissions:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/07/0712phr_01_zblown_big_block_chevy_engine-1.jpg

[ryana89]

How does the VR5 compare in economy and power to the VR6?
If the VR5 is alright in both those area, then maybe a turbo'd VR5 may be a possibility?
Dunno much about the VR5 so just a thought.