(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Passat 2.8 VR6 | Issued until | 1993 |
| Serie | Passat | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | 312 | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | B3 | Number of doors | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4575 mm / 180.1 in / 180.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1325 kg / 2921 lb / 2921 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1705 mm / 67.1 in / 67.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm / 103.3 in / 103.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in | Fuel capacity | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | AAA | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | VR (narrow-angle V) engine | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Fuel supply | Bosch Motronic M2.7/9 | Engine displacement | 2792 cm3 / 170.4 cu in / 170.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | ||
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 128.0 kW / 174.0 hp / 174.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 235.0 Nm / 173.3 lbft / 173.3 lbft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output | ||
| Coolant | Specific output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 224 km/h / 139 mph / 139 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.20 s / 8.20 s / 8.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 14.5 l/100km / 19.5 mi/UK gal / 16.2 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.2 l/100km / 34.4 mi/UK gal / 28.7 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.7 l/100km / 29.1 mi/UK gal / 24.2 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/50 R16 | Tyres rear | 205/50 R16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat 2.8 VR6
