In a world-premiere showing, Volkswagen will present its new Passat R36 at the Essen Motor Show on November 30. This, the most powerful Passat ever, is propelled by a 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, 220-kW / 300-hp direct-injection petrol engine (3.6 FSI). Power transmission is supplied by a series-fitted direct-shift gearbox (DSG) and permanent all-wheel drive (4MOTION). Maximum speed in the saloon is electronically set to the cut-off point of 250 km/h. The Passat R36 achieves the fastest acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h of any Volkswagen, with the saloon reaching the mark in 5.6 seconds and the variant in 5.8.An excerpt from the list of exterior details on the R36:o Chrome-plated twin exhaust pipeso Bi-xenon headlampso Brake caliper in a blue finisho Cab spoiler (variant)o Boot-lid spoiler (saloon)o Matt-finish chrome radiator grille with aluminium-look slats and the “R36” emblemo Slatted air gridso R-specific front and rear bumperso LED tail lights, taintedo Wider wheel housing finished in the vehicle colouro Protective rear and side strips in chromeo Wider body sills in the vehicle colouro Finishing door strip in the vehicle colouro 18-inch alloy wheels, “Omanyt” (tyres: 235/40)