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vr6 synchro?
« on: 02 February 2004, 15:44 »
i wasnt aware they'd made one of these until doing some digging the other day

did we get these in the UK (i think no :() was this a euro only? gemany only version?

sounds quite tempting.. ;)

also whats the performance like compared to a normal '6?
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Re:vr6 synchro?
« Reply #1 on: 02 February 2004, 16:52 »
ohh sh!t its a tiny bit faster!! looks like its got the 2.9 set up like the corrado

found this on google groups!

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I recently got a hold of some of the German VW advertising brochures
on the Golf VR6, GTI, and VR6 Synchro. These brochures are much nicer
than the ones you find at American dealers, full of technical specs and some
nice pictures. Some interesting models to be sure. Here are the specs for
anyone's interest:

*** 1995 Golf GTI ***
Standard features:
- twin exhaust pipe
- black sills and wheel arch trim
- suspension lowered 20mm
- on board multi-function computer
- sport seats
- height adjustable steering column
- height adjustable drivers seat
- dust and pollen interior air filter
- infinitely programmable intermittent wipers
- central locking w/anti-theft security for all doors, luggage compartment, tank flap
- side mounted turn signals
- darkened tail lights
- 6 1/2 J x 15" "Long Beach" alloy wheels, 205/50 R15 tires (same as USA GTI VR6)

First Option: Golf GTI
- 2.0 liter 85 kW (115 bhp) engine (this is NOT the USA crossflow engine)
- compression 10.4:1
- EFI (Simos)

Second Option: Golf GTI 16v
- 2.0 liter 110 kW (150 bhp) 16V engine
- ABS and EDL standard (EDL is electronic differential lock)
- hydraulic clutch
- compression 10.5:1
- EFI (Digifant)

Optional for both cars above:
- electric glass sliding/tilting roof with blind
- dual air bags
- pearl or metallic paint
- four doors
- heated front seats
- height adjustable Recaro sport seats
- split folding rear seat
- leather interior trim and heated seats at front
- AC
- or electronically controlled "Climatronic" air conditioner
- electric windows
- tow bar
- halogen fog lights with tri-ellipsoid technology
- electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
- anti-theft warning system (acoustic and visual)
- heated windshield washer jets
- cruise control
- four 6 1/2J x 15" "BBS" alloy wheels 205/50 R15 tires
- ABS and EDL optional for Golf GTI (8v)
- provision for installation of stereo radio with amplified roof aerial, suppression and wiring for
  4 loudspeakers at front

  Golf GTI  Golf GTI 16v
0-80 kph  7.4  6.2
0-100 kph  10.9  8.7
Top speed kph 196  215

Exterior Colors (with black upholstery, Recaro, Napa leather, or Beaver interiors):
- Black, Tornado Red, Candy White, Fjord blue metallic, Mystic blue pearl, Maritime Blue, Hot chili red pearl,
  Storm gray metallic, Twilight violet pearl, Satin silver metallic, Black magic pearl, Dragon green pearl,
  Electronic green metallic

*** 1995 Golf VR6 and VR6 Synchro ***
Standard features:
- ABS and EDL standard (EDL is electronic differential lock)
- twin exhaust pipe
- black sills and wheel arch trim
- suspension lowered 20mm
- on board multi-function computer
- sport seats
- height adjustable steering column
- both front seats height adjustable
- dust and pollen interior air filter
- infinitely programmable intermittent wipers
- central locking w/anti-theft security for all doors, luggage compartment, tank flap
- split folding rear seat
- dual air bags
- electric windows
- electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
- side mounted turn signals
- darkened tail lights
- heated windshield washer jets
- provision for installation of stereo radio with amplified roof aerial, suppression and wiring for
  4 loudspeakers at front

Golf VR6
- 128 kW (174 bph)  2.8 liter 6 cylinder
- compression 10:1
- EFI (Motronic)
- four 6 1/2J x 15" "BBS" alloy wheels 205/50 R15 tires

Golf VR6 Synchro
- 140 kW (190 bph)  2.9 liter 6 cylinder
- compression 10:1
- EFI (Motronic)
- synchro - permanent four wheel drive with slip-dependent power distribution to
  front and rear wheels via single dry plate clutch and 5 sp. gearbox
- four 6 1/2J x 15" "Solitude" alloy wheels 205/50 R15 tires
 
Optional for both cars above:
- electric glass sliding/tilting roof with blind
- pearl or metallic paint
- four doors
- heated front seats
- height adjustable Recaro sport seats
- leather interior trim and heated seats at front
- AC
- or electronically controlled "Climatronic" air conditioner
- tow bar
- halogen fog lights with tri-ellipsoid technology
- anti-theft warning system (acoustic and visual)
- cruise control
- 6 1/2 J x 15" "Long Beach" alloy wheels, 205/50 R15 tires (only for Golf VR6)

  Golf VR6  Golf VR6 Synchro
0-80 kph  5.4  5.2
0-100 kph  7.8  7.5
Top speed kph 224  224

Exterior Colors (all combinations listed for GTI are possible except Candy White and
Storm Gray metallic not available for Beaver interior)
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Re:vr6 synchro?
« Reply #2 on: 02 February 2004, 17:11 »
... also looks like they never did it in RHD :(
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Re:vr6 synchro?
« Reply #3 on: 03 February 2004, 14:54 »
Never mind that , think about the beaver interior !!!!
 ;)