Description
- Just 13, 700 miles from new
- Service history
- A real Wolf in sheep's clothing
- A superb daily driver
- Extremely rare
- Incredible performance!
The Passat W-8 is a stately sports-luxury estate car, exhibiting all the poise and gravity of a BMW 540i or Mercedes E430.
That W-8 nomenclature describes an all-aluminum 4. 0-liter engine comprised of two narrow-angle (15 degree) V-4 cylinder banks joined at a 72-degree angle to form a double-vee. Two balance shafts help to quell the vibes that arise from the flat (180 degree) crank chosen for the even power impulses it allows.
With this novel system, VW has packaged a 4. 0-litre, eight-cylinder powerplant in a compact unit to fit easily under the hood of a Passat. From that dense engine package, it has extracted 270 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque at a mere 2750 rpm, along with a fabulous engine note that flutters melodically at moderate revs but barks like a small-block Chevy at full throttle.
Our car has travelled a mere 13, 700 miles from new and still presents superbly both visually and mechanically. It has a fresh MOT and comes with service history. Described by some as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the W8 Passat provides an exhilarating driving experience at the fraction of the cost of a Ferrari. It is a truly fabulous daily driver in all situations.
Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 33 55 to book an appointment.
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