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Volkswagen Microbus

(1999 model)

Brief specs of 1999 Volkswagen Microbus

4-door 8-seater minivan (multi-purpose vehicle, MPV), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in, 172.3 kW / 231.1 hp / 231.1 hp @ 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm, 320.0 N·m / 236.0 lb·ft / 236.0 lb·ft @ 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1999
ModelMicrobusIssued until
SerieMicrobusNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typeminivan (multi-purpose vehicle, MPV)Number of seats8
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4722 mm / 185.9 in / 185.9 inTotal (curb) weight
Width1909 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1904 mm / 75.0 in / 75.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3000 mm / 118.1 in / 118.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1644 mm / 64.7 in / 64.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1644 mm / 64.7 in / 64.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.57  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)3.09 m2 / 33.3 sq ft / 33.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (15.0° vee)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke95.9 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.88
Fuel supplyEngine displacement3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity531.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power172.3 kW / 231.1 hp / 231.1 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque320.0 N·m / 236.0 lb·ft / 236.0 lb·ft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)68.9 kW / 92.4 hp / 92.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output54.0 kW/l / 1.187 bhp/cu in / 1.187 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque100.3 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front8.5J x 20Wheels rear8.5J x 20
Tyres front245/45 R 20Tyres rear245/45 R 20
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Microbus

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