Type

2+2 DHC

Number of doors

2

Wheelbase

2578 mm 101.5 in

Track: Front

1545 mm 60.8 in

Track: Rear

1553 mm 61.1 in

Length

4407 mm 173.5 in

Width

1791 mm 70.5 in

Height

1443 mm 56.8 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.71

Kerb weight

1514 kg 3338 lb

Fuel capacity

55 litres 12.1 UK Gal 14.5 US Gal

Drag coefficient

0.330

Frontal area

2.16 m2

Cx

0.71

Bore

82.50 mm

Cylinders

S-4

Displacement

2 litre1984 cc(121.071 cu in)

Construction

cast iron block; aluminium head

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

9.60:1

Fuel system

direct petrol injection

Maximum power

210.4 PS (207.5 bhp) (154.7 kW)@ 5300 rpm

Specific output

104.6 bhp/litre1.71 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque

280.0 Nm (207 ft·lb) (28.6 kgm)@ 1700-5200 rpm

bmep

1773.5 kPa (257.2 psi)

Specific torque

141.13 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Main bearings

7

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.89

Unitary capacity

496 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Turbo

Catalytic converter

Y

0-50 mph (80 km/h)

5.40 s

0-100 km/h

7.80 s

Top speed

236 km/h (147 mph)

Fuel consumption

10.4/6.1/7.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined

CO2 Emissions

178.0 g/km

Power-to-weight

137.05 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Transverse

Drive

FWD

Steering

rack & pinion VPAS

Suspension

front I.MS.LW.ARB.

Wheels: Front

7J x 16

Wheels: Rear

7J x 16

Tyres: Front

215/55 R 16 V

Tyres: Rear

215/55 R 16 V

Brakes F/R

VeDi/Di-S-ABS

Brake ∅: Front

312 mm

Brake ∅: Rear

272 mm

Transmission

6 speed automatic

Top gear ratio

0.76

Final drive ratio

3.14

RAC rating

16.9

year

2010