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Volkswagen Corrado

General information

ModelVolkswagen Corrado
Year1988
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating54.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.90 PS (104 kW or 139 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque168.00 Nm (17.1 kgf-m or 123.9 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed212.0 km/h (131.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.1 seconds
0-50 miles6.3 seconds
0-60 miles8.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1293 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1090 kg (2,403.0 pounds)
Overall length4060 mm (159.8 inches)
Overall width1680 mm (66.1 inches)
Overall height1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Wheelbase2480 mm (97.6 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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