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
1793 kg 3953 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
55.20 %
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
156.16 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Transverse
Drive
AWD
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