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(2008 model)
5-door 5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), petrol (gasoline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in, 149.0 kW / 199.8 hp / 199.8 hp @ 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm, 410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 218 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph top speed, consumption 15.0 l/100km / 18.8 mpg-UK / 15.7 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Touareg 4.2 V8 Tiptronic | Issued until | |
| Serie | Touareg | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 555 l / 19.60 cu ft / 19.60 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4330 l / 152.91 cu ft / 152.91 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1570 l / 55.44 cu ft / 55.44 cu ft |
| Length | 4760 mm / 187.4 in / 187.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 2250 kg / 4960 lb / 4960 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1930 mm / 76.0 in / 76.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2860 mm / 112.6 in / 112.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | 750 kg / 1653 lb / 1653 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 220 mm / 8.7 in / 8.7 in | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal 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 Code | Total number of cylinders | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | Total number of valves | ||
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.91 | |
| Fuel supply | Sequential port fuel injection (SFI/SEFI) | Engine displacement | 4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 521.54 cm3/cylinder / 31.826 cu in/cylinder / 31.826 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.1 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 149.0 kW / 199.8 hp / 199.8 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 59.6 kW / 79.9 hp / 79.9 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 35.7 kW/l / 0.785 bhp/cu in / 0.785 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 98.3 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 218 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 90.2 kW/ton / 68.3 bhp/ton / 68.3 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 15.0 l/100km / 18.8 mpg-UK / 15.7 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 351 g/km / 565 g/mi / 565 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 667 km / 414 mi / 414 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Power assisted steering Power assisted steering | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft | |
| Suspension front | Wishbone (A-arm, control arm) | Suspension rear | Independent |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 255/60-R17 | Tyres rear | 255/60-R17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control) | Braked area |
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