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Volkswagen Touareg 4.6 V8

(2003 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2003
ModelTouareg 4.6 V8Issued until0
SerieTouaregNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountry

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4754 mm / 187.2 in / 187.2 inTotal (curb) weight
Width1928 mm / 75.9 in / 75.9 inDry weight
Height1703 mm / 67.0 in / 67.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2865 mm / 112.8 in / 112.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1653 mm / 65.1 in / 65.1 inTowing weight
Track rear1665 mm / 65.6 in / 65.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.79 m2 / 30.0 sq ft / 30.0 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyMultipoint InjectionEngine displacement4200 cm3 / 256.3 cu in / 256.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power228.0 kW / 310.0 hp / 310.0 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque410.0 Nm / 302.4 lbft / 302.4 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output
CoolantSpecific output
Catalytic converterSpecific torque

Transmission

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

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel 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 locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Touareg 4.6 V8

 
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