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Engine Technical Data
Engine type - Number of cylinders
V 8
Inline 4
Engine Code
VW EA288
Fuel type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel System
1 carb
Direct Injection.
Lubrication
Wet sump
Engine Cooling
Water
Engine Alignment
Longitudinal
Transverse
Engine Position
Front
Engine displacement
8189 cm3 / 499.7 cu-in
1968 cm3 / 120.1 cu-in
Bore
109.20 mm
4.3 inches
81.0 mm
3.19 inches
Stroke
109.30 mm
4.3 inches
95.5 mm
3.76 inches
Number of valves
16
16
Aspiration
N/A
Turbo (TGV) Intercooler
Compression Ratio
8.50
16.2
Horsepower
193 PS / 190 HP / 142 kW @ 3600 rpm
150 PS / 148 HP / 110 kW @ 3250-3750 rpm
Maximum torque
488.0 Nm / 359 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
340 Nm / 250 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds
3
7
Clutch Type
Automatic
Automatic
Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight
Body
Coupé
Num. of Doors
4
Num. of Seats
8
Seat distribution
2+3+3
Wheelbase
330.2 cm / 130 inches
340.0 cm / 133.86 inches
Length
586 cm / 230.71 inches
530.4 cm / 208.82 inches
Width
202.7 cm / 79.8 inches
190.4 cm / 74.96 inches
Height
136.7 cm / 53.82 inches
199.0 cm / 78.35 inches
Front Axle
160.8 cm / 63.31 inches
Rear Axle
160.8 cm / 63.31 inches
Front Brakes - Disc dimensions
Vented Discs
Vented Discs
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions
Drums
Vented Discs
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions
215/65 R16
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions
215/65 R16
Front Wheels Width
6
6.5
Rear Wheels Width
6
6.6
Curb Weight
2245 kg / 4949 lbs
2063 kg / 4548 lbs
Weight/Power Output Ratio
11.63 Kg/hp
13.75 Kg/hp
Steering
Recirculating ball. PAS -
Rack and pinion Hydraulic
Steering wheel lock-to-lock
3.250 turns
3.3 turns
Front Suspension
Coil springs. De Dion axle. Anti-roll bar.
MacPherson struts. Coil springs.
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs. De-Dion axle.
Independent. Coil Springs.
Top Speed
196 km/h / 122 Mph
178 km/h / 111 Mph
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h)
10.90 s
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph)
12.5 s
Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined
6.2 L/100 km
46 MPG UK
38 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC
6.2 L/100 km
46 MPG UK
38 MPG US
Range
1129 km / 702 miles
Fuel Tank Capacity
102.3 L
26.9 US gallons
22.4 UK gallons
70 L
18.5 US gallons
15.4 UK gallons
CO2 emissions
161 g/Km (Volkswagen)
Emission standard
Euro VI