At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, Volkswagen launched the ‘R line’ R36, created by Volkswagen Individual GmbH.
The VW Passat R36 uses a 3.6 litre VR6 engine, retuned to produce 300 PS (221 kW; 296 bhp), and 350 newton metres (258 ft·lbf) of torque, which pushes the saloon and Variant (estate/wagon) to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.6 and 5.8 seconds respectively.
The VW Passat R36 has many distinguishing features over the other Passat siblings, such as a redesigned front and rear spoilers, 18″ Omanyt aluminium alloy wheels, 20 mm (0.8 in) lower suspension, ‘R’ engraved stainless steel pedals, ‘R’ imprinted sport leather seats, Bi-Xenon headlights, and twin rear muffler tailpipes.