This 2004 Volkswagen R32 is one of 5,000 examples built for the US market and was reportedly one of two used as a testbed for a VF Engineering turbo project prior to its acquisition by the seller four years ago. Subsequent work included completion of the turbo installation as well as suspension, braking, and other performance and cosmetic modifications. The car is finished in Deep Blue Pearl over a black leather interior with factory Konig sport seats, and power is from a rebuilt 3.2-liter VR6 driving all four wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. This modified R32 is offered in Canada with a set of stock wheels, a handheld tuner, a Carfax report, and Alberta registration in the seller’s name.

The R32 featured aerodynamic body panels including a front air dam, side skirts, and a rear valance with dual exhaust openings. This example is finished in Deep Blue Pearl, and a custom rear spoiler has been painted to match. A March 2012 accident is said to have occurred on an icy day and resulted in replacement of the hood, front bumper, grille, radiator, condenser, and core support.

Exterior modifications include blacked-out badges, smoked taillight centers and side markers, and tinted windows. Black 18″ BBS CH wheels are shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires that show 2014 date codes. A set of stock Aristo wheels powder-coated in charcoal gray are included in the sale. A Stasis/Alcon big brake kit has been fitted, and the brake fluid was flushed in the last 500 miles. Suspension modifications consist of KW coilovers and Gruven Parts adjustable upper and lower rear arms.

The interior features factory heated black leather Konig sport seats with a matching dash, carpets, and door panels. Additional equipment includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum pedal covers and trim, a power sunroof, automatic climate control, and rubber floor mats.

The digital odometer shows 116k kilometers (~72k miles). A Pioneer touchscreen with Apple CarPlay has been installed, and the passenger-side interior door handle has been replaced by a red fabric pull.

The 3.2-liter VR6 was rebuilt at approximately 105k kilometers and is paired with a six-speed manual transmission routing power to all four wheels. Modifications are said to include:

Wossner 84.5mm 9.0:1 pistons, forged connecting rods, King Racing bearings

ARP main studs

Shrick 268/264 cams

Supertech Inconel exhaust valves, stainless steel intake valves, heavy-duty valve springs with titanium retainers

Garrett GT3582R ball-bearing turbocharger

034 Motorsports billet intake manifold, SPA turbo manifold

VF engineering air-to-water intercooler

Turbosmart “Big Bubba” 50mm diverter valve and 38mm wastegate

DeatschWerks DW65 drop-in fuel pump with 630cc/min Siemens fuel injectors

4″ mass airflow housing

C2 Motorsports R32 turbo tune with motorsport option (handheld tuner included)

Mishimoto aluminum radiator

Fluidampr crank pulley

Custom intake and intercooler piping with Vibrant VanJen clamps

VF Engineering motor mounts

Odyssey battery relocated to trunk

Additional work under current ownership included replacement of the hydraulic lifters, timing chains, and guides. The six-speed manual transmission features a SPEC Mini-Twin R-Trim clutch kit with a ClutchMasters FCV-2000 flow control valve, and sends power to the wheels through a Wavetrac torque-biasing front differential and a competition Haldex controller. Fluid changes and an all-wheel drive system service have been performed within the last 500 miles. Photos showing the engine work in progress can ben found in the gallery.

The results of a 2015 dyno test show a maximum of 536 horsepower and 496 lb/ft of torque at the wheels.

The Carfax report shows the aforementioned March 2012 accident and lists registration history in Hawaii, Arizona, and Alberta.

Drive-by and revving videos can be seen below: