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

1591 kg 3508 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

89.00 mm

Cylinders

V-6

Displacement

3.6 litre3598 cc(219.563 cu in)

Construction

cast iron block; aluminium head

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

11.40:1

Fuel system

direct petrol injection

Maximum power

259.6 PS (256 bhp) (190.9 kW)@ 6000 rpm

Specific output

71.2 bhp/litre1.17 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque

350.0 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)@ 2400-4000 rpm

bmep

1222.4 kPa (177.3 psi)

Specific torque

97.28 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Main bearings

7

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.92

Unitary capacity

599.67 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

Y

0-50 mph (80 km/h)

5.00 s

0-100 km/h

6.90 s

Top speed

250 km/h (155 mph)

Fuel consumption

13.2/6.8/9.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined

CO2 Emissions

214.0 g/km

Power-to-weight

160.91 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Transverse

Drive

FWD

Steering

rack & pinion VPAS

Suspension

front I.MS.LW.ARB.

Wheels: Front

7½J x 17

Wheels: Rear

7½J x 17

Tyres: Front

235/45 R 17 W

Tyres: Rear

235/45 R 17 W

Brakes F/R

VeDi/Di-S-ABS

Brake ∅: Front

345 mm

Brake ∅: Rear

310 mm

Transmission

6 speed automatic

Top gear ratio

0.69

Final drive ratio

3.44

RAC rating

29.5

year

2010