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(2001 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve W engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4003 cm3 / 244.3 cu in / 244.3 cu in, 202.1 kW / 271.0 hp / 271.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 370.0 N·m / 272.9 lb·ft / 272.9 lb·ft @ 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mpg-UK / 18.0 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Passat W8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Passat | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4020 l / 141.96 cu ft / 141.96 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4703 mm / 185.2 in / 185.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1665 kg / 3671 lb / 3671 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1746 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1461 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2702 mm / 106.4 in / 106.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.31 | Frontal area (A) | 2.19 m2 / 23.6 sq ft / 23.6 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.68 m2 / 7.3 sq ft / 7.3 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.9 kW / 22.7 hp / 22.7 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | W engine (W-engine) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | aluminium block; aluminium alloy head | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Fuel supply | MPFi | Engine displacement | 4003 cm3 / 244.3 cu in / 244.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 500.38 cm3/cylinder / 30.535 cu in/cylinder / 30.535 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 202.1 kW / 271.0 hp / 271.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 370.0 N·m / 272.9 lb·ft / 272.9 lb·ft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 107.8 kW / 144.6 hp / 144.6 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 50.5 kW/l / 1.110 bhp/cu in / 1.110 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 92.4 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.56 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.88 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.50 s / 4.50 s / 4.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 162.8 kW/ton / 123.3 bhp/ton / 123.3 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 19.4 l/100km / 14.6 mpg-UK / 12.1 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mpg-UK / 24.8 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mpg-UK / 18.0 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 314 g/km / 505 g/mi / 505 g/mi | |
| Range | 611 km / 380 mi / 380 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.5 m / 37.7 ft / 37.7 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Multi-link, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Torsion bar, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 17 | Wheels rear | 7.5J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 225/45 R 17 W | Tyres rear | 225/45 R 17 W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 334 mm / 13.1 in / 13.1 in | Brake diameter rear | 269 mm / 10.6 in / 10.6 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat W8
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