Type

2S RDSR

Number of doors

2

Wheelbase

2250 mm 88.6 in

Track: Front

1480 mm 58.3 in

Track: Rear

1587 mm 62.5 in

Length

3620 mm 142.5 in

Width

1855 mm 73 in

Height

1150 mm 45.3 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.61

Kerb weight

585 kg 1290 lb

Fuel capacity

45 litres 9.9 UK Gal 11.9 US Gal

Bore

81.00 mm

Cylinders

S-4

Displacement

1.8 litre1781 cc(108.683 cu in)

Sump

Wet sumped

Fuel system

EMPFi

Maximum power

285.9 PS (282.0 bhp) (210.3 kW)

Specific output

158.3 bhp/litre2.59 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque

330.0 Nm (243 ft?�·lb) (33.7 kgm)

bmep

2328.4 kPa (337.7 psi)

Specific torque

185.29 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.94

Unitary capacity

445.25 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Turbo

Catalytic converter

Y

0-100 km/h

4.10 s

Top speed

264 km/h (164 mph)

Power-to-weight

482.05 bhp/ton

Engine location

Mid

Engine alignment

Transverse

Drive

RWD

Steering

rack & pinion

Suspension

front I.

Wheels: Front

8.5J x 18

Wheels: Rear

10J x 18

Tyres: Front

225/40 ZR 18

Tyres: Rear

265/35 ZR 18

Brakes F/R

VeDi/VeDi

Transmission

5M

RAC rating

16.3

year

2001