The Volkswagen Passat W8, with its unique eight-cylinder engine and manual transmission, failed to capture the hearts of car enthusiasts due to high maintenance costs, lack of real power ...

W8 engine cars never caught on. In fact, "cars" isn't the right word because only one ever reached mass production. The ...

The W8 was a bit of a Dr. Frankenstein project, formed by taking two of Volkswagen’s revered narrow-angle VR6 engines, lopping two cylinders off each one, and melding the two halves together.

Prices range from $21,750 to $38,700. Three engines are available: the turbocharged four-cylinder 1.8 T, the 2.8-liter V6, and the innovative W8. Passat is available with front-wheel drive and all ...

The typical cost is about $8,940. Autocar calls this Passat’s engine “truly unique” because of its 275 bhp, 4.0-liter W8 engine. The W8 was only produced for four years, and the Passat was ...

While the A1 may not have a turbocharged W8 or a mighty V10, the little 4-banger still packs a serious punch. It uses a ...

CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L W8 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED ...

The last-cycle Passat R36 was an amusing Q-car, and the W8 engine that was briefly fitted to the iteration before that managed to combine 275bhp with styling that would see it lost in a rank of ...

In every other situation, the Mahindra XUV300’s superior torque and smooth power delivery will keep it ahead of the pack. The torque advantage of the XUV300 is not only good for performance but ...

In addition to the so-called 2001.5 model year enhancements, the Passat 2002 changes. A new W8 engine, five-speed automatic transmission and a Sport Package model are 2002 additions to the Volkswagen ...

s the same, however, is VW?s innovative spirit. There was nothing like the Beetle, and no one has ever made an engine like the W8?s. The entire Passat line was completely redesigned for 2002 ...

In addition to the so-called 2001.5 model year enhancements, the Passat 2002 changes. A new W8 engine, five-speed automatic transmission and a Sport Package model are 2002 additions to the Volkswagen ...