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Volkswagen Golf 2.9 VR6 Syncro

(1994 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1994
ModelGolf 2.9 VR6 SyncroIssued until1997
SerieGolf 3Number made
Model familyBody constructionmonocoque
Model codeBody designation1HX1
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountry

Bodywork

Base platformGolf IIINumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4020 mm / 158.3 in / 158.3 inTotal (curb) weight1410 kg / 3109 lb / 3109 lb
Width1695 mm / 66.7 in / 66.7 inDry weight
Height1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2475 mm / 97.4 in / 97.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 inTowing weight
Track rear1432 mm / 56.4 in / 56.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.62424242424  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.02 m2 / 21.8 sq ft / 21.8 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeABVTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeVR (narrow-angle V) engine Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.913621262458
Fuel supplyMultipoint InjectionEngine displacement2861 cm3 / 174.6 cu in / 174.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power140.0 kW / 190.3 hp / 190.3 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque245.0 Nm / 180.7 lbft / 180.7 lbft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output
CoolantSpecific output
Catalytic converterSpecific torque

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driveall 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/h7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 sFuel 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)10.5 l/100km / 26.9 mi/UK gal / 22.4 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front205/50 R15Tyres rear205/50 R15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

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