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B5 Touring Switchtronic

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 B5 Touring Switchtronic

4-door 5-seater station wagon (estate, combi), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4396 cm3 / 268.3 cu in / 268.3 cu in, 368.0 kW / 493.5 hp / 493.5 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 300 km/h / 186 mph / 186 mph top speed, consumption 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Issued from2008
ModelB5 Touring SwitchtronicIssued until
SerieB5Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)5680 l / 200.59 cu ft / 200.59 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1650 l / 58.27 cu ft / 58.27 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4850 mm / 190.9 in / 190.9 inTotal (curb) weight1810 kg / 3990 lb / 3990 lb
Width1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 inDry weight
Height1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inLoad capacity540 kg / 1190 lb / 1190 lb
Wheelbase2890 mm / 113.8 in / 113.8 inGross (max.) weight2350 kg / 5181 lb / 5181 lb
Track frontTowing weight2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.36 m2 / 25.4 sq ft / 25.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.71 m2 / 7.6 sq ft / 7.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.6 kW / 23.6 hp / 23.6 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke82.7 mm / 3.26 in / 3.26 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 98Bore/Stroke ratio1.11
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement4396 cm3 / 268.3 cu in / 268.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity549.76 cm3/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power368.0 kW / 493.5 hp / 493.5 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationMax. torque700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)147.2 kW / 197.4 hp / 197.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output83.7 kW/l / 1.840 bhp/cu in / 1.840 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque159.2 N·m/l / 1.39 lb·ft/cu in / 1.39 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

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

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed300 km/h / 186 mph / 186 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio276.2 kW/ton / 209.3 bhp/ton / 209.3 bhp/ton
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)12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions290 g/km / 467 g/mi / 467 g/mi (est.)
  Range565 km / 351 mi / 351 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of B5 Touring Switchtronic

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