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Volkswagen Golf 2.8
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Golf 2.8 |
| Year | 1999 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2789 ccm (170.18 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-speed |
| Airbags | 6 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 2789 ccm (170.18 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V6 |
| Max power | 203.80 PS (150 kW or 201 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 285.00 Nm (29.1 kgf-m or 210.2 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 x 90.3 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1456 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 5 |
| Passenger space | 4340 litres (1,147 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (429.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4160 mm (163.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1740 mm (68.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
