2008 HPA Volkswagen R32
November 17th, 2006
Although the new R32 doesn’t hit American shores until 2008, ace VW tuner HPA Motorsports has already imported a Euro-spec R32 as a development mule for its upcoming line of turbocharged R32 tuner packages that feature single-turbo FT400 and FT460, and twin-turbo FT525 and FT575. We visited HPA’s Canadian shop for a look at a FT575 package ($38,500) that includes upgrades for power, suspension, brakes, and even unique body fascias.
The FT575 modification starts by lowering the compression of the stock 3.2-liter via a head-plate system along with installing heavy-duty engine bearings. HPA bolts in twin Garrett ball-bearing turbochargers for a stout 19-psi boost through custom inlet piping, twin intercoolers, and an HPA cast-aluminum intake manifold.