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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8

5-door 5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 40-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4163 cm3 / 254.0 cu in / 254.0 cu in, 257.0 kW / 344.6 hp / 344.6 hp @ 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm, 440.0 N·m / 324.5 lb·ft / 324.5 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 244 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph top speed, consumption 13.8 l/100km / 20.5 mpg-UK / 17.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2008
ModelTouareg 4.2 V8Issued until
SerieTouaregNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)555 l / 19.60 cu ft / 19.60 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4020 l / 141.96 cu ft / 141.96 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1570 l / 55.44 cu ft / 55.44 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4760 mm / 187.4 in / 187.4 inTotal (curb) weight2256 kg / 4974 lb / 4974 lb
Width1930 mm / 76.0 in / 76.0 inDry weight
Height1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 inLoad capacity690 kg / 1521 lb / 1521 lb
Wheelbase2860 mm / 112.6 in / 112.6 inGross (max.) weight2946 kg / 6495 lb / 6495 lb
Track frontTowing weight3504 kg / 7725 lb / 7725 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance220 mm / 8.7 in / 8.7 inFuel capacity100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.66  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.84 m2 / 30.5 sq ft / 30.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)1.14 m2 / 12.2 sq ft / 12.2 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)28.2 kW / 37.8 hp / 37.8 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves40
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder5
Engine constructionBore84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.8 mm / 3.65 in / 3.65 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 98Bore/Stroke ratio0.91
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement4163 cm3 / 254.0 cu in / 254.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity520.42 cm3/cylinder / 31.758 cu in/cylinder / 31.758 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power257.0 kW / 344.6 hp / 344.6 hp at 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm
AspirationMax. torque440.0 N·m / 324.5 lb·ft / 324.5 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)102.8 kW / 137.9 hp / 137.9 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output61.7 kW/l / 1.357 bhp/cu in / 1.357 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque105.7 N·m/l / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed244 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio155.6 kW/ton / 117.9 bhp/ton / 117.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)16.8 l/100km / 16.8 mpg-UK / 14.0 mpg-US
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)13.8 l/100km / 20.5 mpg-UK / 17.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions149 g/km / 240 g/mi / 240 g/mi
  Range725 km / 450 mi / 450 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front255/55-R18Tyres rear255/55-R18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8

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