Type

4/5S EST

Number of doors

5

Wheelbase

2709 mm 106.7 in

Track: Front

1552 mm 61.1 in

Track: Rear

1552 mm 61.1 in

Length

4780 mm 188.2 in

Width

1820 mm 71.7 in

Height

1472 mm 58 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.76

Ground clearance

131 mm 5.2 in

Kerb weight

1677 kg 3697 lb

Weight distribution(Front)

56.90 %

Fuel capacity

70 litres 15.4 UK Gal 18.5 US Gal

Drag coefficient

0.297

Bore

89.00 mm

Cylinders

V-6

Displacement

3.6 litre3598 cc(219.563 cu in)

Construction

cast iron block; aluminium alloy head

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

12.00:1

Fuel system

Bo Motronic MED 9 fuel injection

Maximum power(SAE)

283.9 PS (280.0 bhp) (208.8 kW)@ 6200 rpm

Specific output

77.8 bhp/litre1.28 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque(SAE)

359.0 Nm (265 ft?�·lb) (36.6 kgm)@ 2750 rpm

bmep

1253.8 kPa (181.9 psi)

Specific torque

99.78 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Volswagen

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

Top speed

209 km/h (130 mph)

Power-to-weight

166.96 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Transverse

Drive

FWD

Steering

rack & pinion PAS

Turns lock-to-lock

3.000

Suspension

front I.MS.W.CS.ARB.

Wheels: Front

7.5J x 17

Wheels: Rear

7.5J x 17

Tyres: Front

235/45 R 17 97H

Tyres: Rear

235/45 R 17 97H

Brake ∅: Front

312 mm

Brake ∅: Rear

280 mm

Transmission

6A

Top gear ratio

0.69

Final drive ratio

3.45

RAC rating

29.5

year

2006