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Volkswagen Golf R32

(2005 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2005
ModelGolf R32Issued until
SerieGolf 5Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 5Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4246 mm / 167.2 in / 167.2 inGround clearance
Width1759 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.65
Height1465 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 inTotal (curb) weight1541 kg / 3397 lb / 3397 lb
Wheelbase2578 mm / 101.5 in / 101.5 inDry weight
Track front1533 mm / 60.4 in / 60.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1515 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.320Frontal Area2.22 m2 / 23.9 sq ft / 23.9 sq ft
Cx0.71  

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 supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.88
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity531.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio10.9 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power184.2 kW / 250.4 hp / 250.4 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque320.0 Nm / 236.0 lbft / 236.0 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output181.7 kW / 247.0 bhp / 247.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output77.5 kW/l / 1.727 bhp/cu in / 1.727 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque100.34 Nm/l / 0.878 lbft/cu in / 0.878 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.71
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.26

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.30 s / 4.30 s / 4.30 sTop (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio160.29 kW/ton / 217.93 bhp/ton / 217.93 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 sFuel consumption, City (urban)14.9 l/100km / 19.0 mi/UK gal / 15.8 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.3 l/100km / 34.0 mi/UK gal / 28.3 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mi/UK gal / 22.0 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions257 g/km / 414 g/mi / 414 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion VPAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.ARB.Suspension rear4Li.ARB.
Wheels front7.5J x 18Wheels rear7.5J x 18
Tyres front225/40 R 18 YTyres rear225/40 R 18 Y
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 inBrake diameter rear310 mm / 12.2 in / 12.2 in
Braked area  

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