r36 0-100

**vossy** · 02-08-2009, 07:31 PM

I have been looking around on the web reguarding 0-100 times. When I did a search I saw something in German about 4.9 with launch control but it was in German and I don't speak or read german. If it's true I find 4.9 something to be seen to believe.
I know the std specs are 5.6 for the sedan and 5.8 for the wagon.
Is this with or without launch control ?

If so, what is the time without or otherwise. Wondering if anyone knows or has actually timed it.

Thanks Vossy (R36 silver wagon on order)

**Golf Houso** · 02-08-2009, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by vossy

I have been looking around on the web reguarding 0-100 times. When I did a search I saw something in German about 4.9 with launch control but it was in German and I don't speak or read german. If it's true I find 4.9 something to be seen to believe.
I know the std specs are 5.6 for the sedan and 5.8 for the wagon.
Is this with or without launch control ?

If so, what is the time without or otherwise. Wondering if anyone knows or has actually timed it.

Thanks Vossy (R36 silver wagon on order)

4.9? Its not a Carrera sorry!

Probably closer to around 6 seconds + / - 0.3 a second or therebouts. Also keep in mind the driver's ability as well as other variables like tire pressures, temp and other conditions. It'd be similar in performance to something like a VY I & II SS or a standard XR6 turbo.

**Kiel_GTI** · 02-08-2009, 08:50 PM

remember VW have a habit of under-estimating the 0-100 claims. can be seen all the time in auto magazines quoting faster times to 100 than vw does, and guys on the forum posting faster times. ie polo gti quoted 8.2 seconds, but very easy to get under 8 seconds for most people.

**Rocket36** · 03-08-2009, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Houso

It'd be similar in performance to something like a VY I & II SS or a standard XR6 turbo.

I've had an LS2 VE Clubsport R8 and now have an R36. There's no noticable difference in performance in normal day to day driving conditions but the R36 handles a WHOLE lot better. Down a long straight, the Clubby would probably beat it but on a small track with a short straight and some nice fun corners, the R36 was doing faster lap times.

Really thought, 0-100 isn't a hugely important figure to me... Overall performance is. No point having something fast in just a straight line or just in the corners. The R36 is a great compromise!

**Golf Houso** · 03-08-2009, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Rocket36

I've had an LS2 VE Clubsport R8 and now have an R36. There's no noticable difference in performance in normal day to day driving conditions but the R36 handles a WHOLE lot better. Down a long straight, the Clubby would probably beat it but on a small track with a short straight and some nice fun corners, the R36 was doing faster lap times.

Really thought, 0-100 isn't a hugely important figure to me... Overall performance is. No point having something fast in just a straight line or just in the corners. The R36 is a great compromise!

Absolutely agree Rocket, great feedback there mate!

**vossy** · 03-08-2009, 09:54 PM

Thanks guys for the comments. But does anyody know the answer to wheather the car is 5.8 (wagon) 5.6 (sedan) with or without launch control ?

**ron** · 03-08-2009, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by vossy

Thanks guys for the comments. But does anyody know the answer to wheather the car is 5.8 (wagon) 5.6 (sedan) with or without launch control ?

Hi Vossy, this is VW's claim with launch control. I can confirm that flat to low 5's are possible in real driving test. I last timed one (sedan with 15000 k's on the clock) with manual timing and G-tech pro, we got consistant 5.1-5.3 sec.
This is with BP ultimate (1/4 full tank), flat private road and ambient temp of 16 degrees C, driver only (me/69KG) car in Sport/manual mode with launch control.
Wagons are slightly slower and is noticeable (my wifes car). I'd say by around .3-.6 of a sec.

Unfortunately I have no experience 1st hand on 1/4 mile with R36's and not willing to take wife's car out, but I estimate between 13.1-13.3 sec.
Having owned quite a few cars over the years I can really confirm that this would be close.

R36's are great handling cars with decent amount of power to match. Very well equipped for the money you pay. Great brakes that fades very little. Best asset is the DSG tranny which really compliment the power delivery.
Torque is on the low side so do not expect much with 4 adults in the car going uphill.

sorry for goin off track a little