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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 Tiptronic

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 Tiptronic

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

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2008
ModelTouareg 4.2 V8 TiptronicIssued 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)4330 l / 152.91 cu ft / 152.91 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) weight2250 kg / 4960 lb / 4960 lb
Width1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 inDry weight
Height1930 mm / 76.0 in / 76.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2860 mm / 112.6 in / 112.6 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight750 kg / 1653 lb / 1653 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 cylinders
Engine Type Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.91
Fuel supplySequential port fuel injection (SFI/SEFI)Engine displacement4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity521.54 cm3/cylinder / 31.826 cu in/cylinder / 31.826 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.1 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power149.0 kW / 199.8 hp / 199.8 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm
AspirationMax. torque410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)59.6 kW / 79.9 hp / 79.9 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output35.7 kW/l / 0.785 bhp/cu in / 0.785 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque98.3 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 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) speed218 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio90.2 kW/ton / 68.3 bhp/ton / 68.3 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)15.0 l/100km / 18.8 mpg-UK / 15.7 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions351 g/km / 565 g/mi / 565 g/mi (est.)
  Range667 km / 414 mi / 414 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering Power assisted steering
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontWishbone (A-arm, control arm)Suspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front255/60-R17Tyres rear255/60-R17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 Tiptronic

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