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Volkswagen Passat 2.8 VR6

(1993 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1993
ModelPassat 2.8 VR6Issued until1996
SeriePassatNumber made
Model familyBody constructionmonocoque
Model codeBody designation3A2
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformB4Number of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4609 mm / 181.5 in / 181.5 inGround clearance110 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in
Width1715 mm / 67.5 in / 67.5 inLength/wheelbase ratio
Height1433 mm / 56.4 in / 56.4 inTotal (curb) weight
Wheelbase2623 mm / 103.3 in / 103.3 inDry weight
Track front1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1375 mm / 54.1 in / 54.1 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeAAATotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeVR (narrow-angle V) engine Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement2792 cm3 / 170.4 cu in / 170.4 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity
SumpCompression ratio10.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power128.0 kW / 174.0 hp / 174.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque235.0 Nm / 173.3 lbft / 173.3 lbft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantMax. net output
Catalytic converterSpecific output
  Specific torque

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed224 km/h / 139 mph / 139 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/h8.70 s / 8.70 s / 8.70 sFuel consumption, City (urban)12.5 l/100km / 22.6 mi/UK gal / 18.8 mi/US gal
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 locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front6J x 15Wheels rear6J x 15
Tyres front205/50 VR15Tyres rear205/50 VR15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat 2.8 VR6

 
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