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

1318 kg 2906 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

82.50 mm

Cylinders

S-4

Displacement

2 litre1984 cc(121.071 cu in)

Construction

cast iron block; aluminium alloy head

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

9.80:1

Fuel system

direct petrol injection

Maximum power

199.7 PS (197.0 bhp) (146.9 kW)@ 5100 rpm

Specific output

99.3 bhp/litre1.63 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque

280.0 Nm (207 ft?�·lb) (28.6 kgm)@ 1700-5000 rpm

bmep

1773.5 kPa (257.2 psi)

Specific torque

141.13 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Main bearings

5

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.89

Unitary capacity

496 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Turbo

Compressor type

1 turbocharger

Catalytic converter

Y

0-50 mph (80 km/h)

5.10 s

0-100 km/h

7.10 s

Top speed

233 km/h (145 mph)

Fuel consumption

10.5/5.9/7.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined

CO2 Emissions

179.0 g/km

Power-to-weight

149.47 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Transverse

Drive

FWD

Steering

rack & pinion VPAS

Suspension

front I.MS.LW.ARB.

Wheels: Front

8J x 17

Wheels: Rear

8J x 17

Tyres: Front

225/45 R 17 W

Tyres: Rear

225/45 R 17 W

Brakes F/R

VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS

Brake ∅: Front

312 mm

Brake ∅: Rear

253 mm

Transmission

6A

Top gear ratio

0.92

Final drive ratio

3.14

RAC rating

16.9

year

2008