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(2007 model)
5-door 5-seater offroad vehicle, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4163 cm3 / 254.0 cu in / 254.0 cu in, 257.3 kW / 345.0 hp / 345.0 hp @ 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm, 440.0 N·m / 324.5 lb·ft / 324.5 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 234 km/h / 145 mph / 145 mph top speed, consumption 13.8 l/100km / 20.5 mpg-UK / 17.0 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Touareg V8 FSI | Issued until | |
| Serie | Touareg | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | offroad vehicle | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4754 mm / 187.2 in / 187.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 2332 kg / 5141 lb / 5141 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1928 mm / 75.9 in / 75.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1726 mm / 68.0 in / 68.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2855 mm / 112.4 in / 112.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1649 mm / 64.9 in / 64.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1661 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.41 | Frontal area (A) | 2.78 m2 / 29.9 sq ft / 29.9 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 1.14 m2 / 12.3 sq ft / 12.3 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 28.3 kW / 38.0 hp / 38.0 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | aluminium alloy block; aluminium head | Bore | 84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.8 mm / 3.65 in / 3.65 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.91 | |
| Fuel supply | direct petrol injection | Engine displacement | 4163 cm3 / 254.0 cu in / 254.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 520.38 cm3/cylinder / 31.756 cu in/cylinder / 31.756 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 12.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 257.3 kW / 345.0 hp / 345.0 hp at 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 440.0 N·m / 324.5 lb·ft / 324.5 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 131.2 kW / 175.9 hp / 175.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 61.8 kW/l / 1.358 bhp/cu in / 1.358 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 105.7 N·m/l / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.69 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.3 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 234 km/h / 145 mph / 145 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 147.9 kW/ton / 112.1 bhp/ton / 112.1 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 19.7 l/100km / 14.3 mpg-UK / 11.9 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg-UK / 22.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 13.8 l/100km / 20.5 mpg-UK / 17.0 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 329 g/km / 529 g/mi / 529 g/mi | |
| Range | 725 km / 450 mi / 450 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 8J x 18 | Wheels rear | 8J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 255/55 R 18 Y | Tyres rear | 255/55 R 18 Y |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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