Volkswagen Passat W8
Volkswagen isn’t a company that likes experimenting and introducing overly advanced models with unique features. They’re famous for “middle of the road” cars with regular engines and decent driving characteristics. That is why their introduction of the Passat W8 in 2001 surprised most in the car industry (via Volkswagen USA).
Volkswagen introduced a special edition with top-of-the-line technology. It had an advanced 4.0-liter W8 gasoline engine and a four-motion all-wheel-drive system. Customers got a selection of manual and automatic transmissions. Also, this top-of-the-line model had all the luxury features standard. The result was a perfect German muscle car in an unassuming Passat body. The compact yet powerful W8 engine delivered 270 hp and 270 lb.-ft of torque. This was enough to propel the somewhat heavy Passat from 0 to 60 mph in just over six seconds. Volkswagen ceased production in 2004. If you want a W8, you should get yours today while the prices are still affordable.