Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
2513 mm 98.9 in
Track: Front
1513 mm 59.6 in
Track: Rear
1492 mm 58.7 in
Length
4439 mm 174.8 in
Width
1742 mm 68.6 in
Height
1436 mm 56.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.77
Kerb weight
1386 kg 3056 lb
Fuel capacity
55 litres 12.1 UK Gal 14.5 US Gal
Bore
81.00 mm
Cylinders
V-5
Displacement
2.3 litre2327 cc(142.002 cu in)
Compression ratio
10.80:1
Fuel system
MPFi
Maximum power
170.3 PS (168.0 bhp) (125.3 kW)@ 6200 rpm
Specific output
72.2 bhp/litre1.18 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
220.0 Nm (162 ft?�·lb) (22.4 kgm)@ 3200 rpm
bmep
1188.1 kPa (172.3 psi)
Specific torque
94.54 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Volkswagen
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.9
Unitary capacity
465.4 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
Y
0-100 km/h
8.60 s
Standing km
29.40 s
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight
121.21 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Transverse
Drive
FWD
Steering
rack & pinion PAS
Turning circle
11.20 m
Suspension
front I.MS.ARB.
Wheels: Front
7J x 16
Wheels: Rear
7J x 16
Tyres: Front
205/55 R 16
Tyres: Rear
205/55 R 16
Brakes F/R
VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
0.82
Final drive ratio
3.94
RAC rating
20.3
year
2001