(2003 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Concept R | Issued until | |
| Serie | Concept | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | roadster | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4163 mm / 163.9 in / 163.9 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1778 mm / 70.0 in / 70.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.61 |
| Height | 1250 mm / 49.2 in / 49.2 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2580 mm / 101.6 in / 101.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1491 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 95.9 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.88 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 531.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 194.6 kW / 264.6 hp / 264.6 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 350.0 Nm / 258.1 lbft / 258.1 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 192.0 kW / 261.0 bhp / 261.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 81.8 kW/l / 1.823 bhp/cu in / 1.823 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 109.75 Nm/l / 0.960 lbft/cu in / 0.960 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.30 s / 5.30 s / 5.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 019 ET 50 | Wheels rear | 8.5J x 019 ET 50 |
| Tyres front | 255/40 R 19 | Tyres rear | 255/40 R 19 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Concept R
