As connoisseurs of the right-sized steering wheel here at Road & Track ... Though these parts are tailored to R32 GT-R owners, even if you don't have one, it's fun to peruse through and see ...

Straight-line speeds don't tell the full story, of course - so we swapped the GTI's wheels and summer tires over to the R32 (which arrived at our editorial offices with All-Season tires ...

It has big brakes, unique body panels, seats with meaningful bolsters, a fat steering wheel and even dual exhausts. The R32 is everything a VW enthusiast could ask for here in the States right now.

But that's not what the R32 is about. Its 250hp motor, 4Motion all-wheel drive, 345mm front brakes and 18" wheels were designed to get you from a-to-B as fast and as safely as possible.

The added weight and traction of the R32’s all-wheel-drive system endow ... or even feeling the need to have both hands on the steering wheel (don’t try this at home or anywhere: both hands ...

wheels give the R32 an aggressive, yet understated look. Wing and scoop fans might come away disappointed, but in typically Germanic fashion, VW designers have opt­ ed for stealth over splash.

The Nissan GT-R earned its nickname of Godzilla The nickname was given to the R32 GT-R by Wheels magazine in 1989 The Australian Touring Car Championship series changed rules in 1993 effectively ...