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Volkswagen Touareg R50

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Volkswagen Touareg R50

5-door 5-seater offroad vehicle, diesel 10-cylinder 20-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 4921 cm3 / 300.3 cu in / 300.3 cu in, 257.3 kW / 345.0 hp / 345.0 hp @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, 850.0 N·m / 626.9 lb·ft / 626.9 lb·ft @ 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2008
ModelTouareg R50Issued until
SerieTouaregNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typeoffroad vehicleNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4754 mm / 187.2 in / 187.2 inTotal (curb) weight2602 kg / 5736 lb / 5736 lb
Width1928 mm / 75.9 in / 75.9 inDry weight
Height1778 mm / 70.0 in / 70.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2855 mm / 112.4 in / 112.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance230 mm / 9.1 in / 9.1 inFuel capacity100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.67  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.91 m2 / 31.4 sq ft / 31.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders10
Engine TypeV engine (V10)Total number of valves20
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionaluminium alloy block & headBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
FueldieselStroke95.5 mm / 3.76 in / 3.76 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.85
Fuel supplycommon rail direct diesel injectionEngine displacement4921 cm3 / 300.3 cu in / 300.3 cu in
Engine Main bearings6Unitary capacity492.10 cm3/cylinder / 30.030 cu in/cylinder / 30.030 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio18.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power257.3 kW / 345.0 hp / 345.0 hp at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque850.0 N·m / 626.9 lb·ft / 626.9 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)147.6 kW / 198.0 hp / 198.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output52.3 kW/l / 1.149 bhp/cu in / 1.149 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque172.7 N·m/l / 1.51 lb·ft/cu in / 1.51 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.69
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.27

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.60 s / 6.60 s / 6.60 sPower-to-weight ratio132.6 kW/ton / 100.5 bhp/ton / 100.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 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)
Standing ¼mile time14.80 s / 14.80 s / 14.80 s Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time27.40 s / 27.40 s / 27.40 s CO2 emissions333 g/km / 536 g/mi / 536 g/mi
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front9J x 21Wheels rear9J x 21
Tyres front295/35 R 21 YTyres rear295/35 R 21 Y
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front368 mm / 14.5 in / 14.5 inBrake diameter rear358 mm / 14.1 in / 14.1 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Touareg R50

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