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Volkswagen Golf R32

(2002 model)

Brief specs of 2002 Volkswagen Golf R32

3-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in, 176.7 kW / 237.0 hp / 237.0 hp @ 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm, 320.0 N·m / 236.0 lb·ft / 236.0 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 247 km/h / 154 mph / 154 mph top speed, consumption 11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg-UK / 20.5 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2002
ModelGolf R32Issued until
SerieGolf 4Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 4Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4149 mm / 163.3 in / 163.3 inTotal (curb) weight1552 kg / 3422 lb / 3422 lb
Width1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 inDry weight
Height1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2518 mm / 99.1 in / 99.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1513 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1487 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.13 m2 / 22.9 sq ft / 22.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke95.9 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.88
Fuel supplyEFiEngine displacement3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in
Engine Main bearings7Unitary capacity531.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.3 : 1
SumpMax. output power176.7 kW / 237.0 hp / 237.0 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque320.0 N·m / 236.0 lb·ft / 236.0 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)90.4 kW / 121.3 hp / 121.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output55.4 kW/l / 1.218 bhp/cu in / 1.218 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque100.3 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.72
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.24

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.60 s / 4.60 s / 4.60 sTop (maximal) speed247 km/h / 154 mph / 154 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 sPower-to-weight ratio152.7 kW/ton / 115.7 bhp/ton / 115.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.60 s / 6.60 s / 6.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)16.4 l/100km / 17.2 mpg-UK / 14.3 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)15.60 s / 15.60 s / 15.60 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.6 l/100km / 32.8 mpg-UK / 27.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg-UK / 20.5 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time14.70 s / 14.70 s / 14.70 s (top 97 km/h / 60 mph / 60 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time27.40 s / 27.40 s / 27.40 s CO2 emissions276 g/km / 444 g/mi / 444 g/mi
  Range539 km / 335 mi / 335 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones, Trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front7.5J x 18Wheels rear7.5J x 18
Tyres front225/40 ZR 18Tyres rear225/40 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front334 mm / 13.1 in / 13.1 inBrake diameter rear256 mm / 10.1 in / 10.1 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf R32

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