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Author: Arcturus
Type
2+2 FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2578 mm 101.5 in
Track: Front
1569 mm 61.8 in
Track: Rear
1575 mm 62 in
Length
4256 mm 167.6 in
Width
1810 mm 71.3 in
Height
1404 mm 55.3 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.65
Kerb weight
1271 kg 2802 lb
Fuel capacity
55 litres 12.1 UK Gal 14.5 US Gal
Drag coefficient
0.340
Frontal area
2.14 m2
Cx
0.73
Bore
76.50 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.4 litre1390 cc(84.823 cu in)
Construction
cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
10.00:1
Fuel system
direct petrol injection
Maximum power
160.2 PS (158.0 bhp) (117.8 kW)@ 5800 rpm
Specific output
113.7 bhp/litre1.86 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
240.0 Nm (177 ft?�·lb) (24.5 kgm)@ 1500-4500 rpm
bmep
2169.7 kPa (314.7 psi)
Specific torque
172.66 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Volkswagen
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.01
Unitary capacity
347.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Turbo & S/Charged
Compressor type
1 turbocharger & 1 supercharger
Catalytic converter
Y
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
5.80 s
0-100 km/h
8.00 s
Top speed
218 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
8.7/5.4/6.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions
154.0 g/km
Power-to-weight
124.31 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Transverse
Drive
FWD
Steering
rack & pinion VPAS
Suspension
front I.MS.LW.ARB.
Wheels: Front
7J x 17
Wheels: Rear
7J x 17
Tyres: Front
225/45 R 17 V
Tyres: Rear
225/45 R 17 V
Brakes F/R
VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅: Front
312 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
253 mm
Transmission
6M
Top gear ratio
0.73
Final drive ratio
3.65
RAC rating
14.5
year
2008