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Volkswagen EcoRacer

(2005 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2005
ModelEcoRacerIssued until
SerieEcoRacerNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeroadsterNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCesar MuntadaCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3770 mm / 148.4 in / 148.4 inGround clearance
Width1740 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.52
Height1210 mm / 47.6 in / 47.6 inTotal (curb) weight850 kg / 1874 lb / 1874 lb
Wheelbase2480 mm / 97.6 in / 97.6 inDry weight
Track front1540 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 inWeight distribution (front)39.0 % / 39.0 % / 39.0 %
Track rear1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 inFuel capacity30 l / 6.6 UK gal / 7.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
FueldieselStroke
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1484 cm3 / 90.6 cu in / 90.6 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity371.00 cm3/cylinder / 22.640 cu in/cylinder / 22.640 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio17.2 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power99.9 kW / 135.8 hp / 135.8 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque at
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output98.6 kW / 134.1 bhp / 134.1 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output90.3 kW/l / 2.012 bhp/cu in / 2.012 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio157.65 kW/ton / 214.34 bhp/ton / 214.34 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.30 s / 6.30 s / 6.30 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmenttransverse
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.DW.Suspension rearI.4Li.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front175/55 R 17Tyres rear225/45 R 17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front288 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 inBrake diameter rear286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen EcoRacer

 
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