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2001 Volkswagen Passat W8

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Build Start: 2001

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General

Build Start: 2001
Model Variant: Passat

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2702mm
Track/tread (rear): 1510mm
Width: 1746mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 80litres
Track/tread (front): 1511mm
Length: 4703mm
Height: 1461mm
Kerb weight: 1665kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: W 8 in 72° vee
Bore × Stroke: 84 × 90.2mm
Top Gear Ratio: 0.56
Specific torque(DIN): 92.52 Nm/litre, 1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 4 litre (3999cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.93
Gearbox: 6 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.88
Specific output(DIN): 50.5 kW/litre68.7 ps/litre, 67.8 bhp/litre1.11 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: aluminium block; aluminium alloy head
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 6.5s
Standing kilometre: 26.4 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 165.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
maximum torque(DIN): 370 Nm (273 ft·lb) (37.7 kgm)at 2750 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 4.5s
Standing quarter-mile: 14.3 s
Maximum Speed: 250km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 8.24kg/kW
Drive Wheels: all wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 275 PS (271 bhp) (202 kW)at 6000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel Consumption: 19.4/9.5/13.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
VED band (UK): M
Fuel system: MPFi
Carbon dioxide emissions: 314.0 g/km NEDC

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.74
Front Suspension: I.MultiLi.ARB.
Turning Circle: 11.50 m
Rear suspension: I.TB.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 269mm
Front Brake Diameter: 334mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1162.7kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 17x7½J
Tyres Front: 225/45 R 17 W
Wheel Size Rear: 17x7½J
Tyres Rear: 225/45 R 17 W

Aerodynamics

Frontal area: 2.19 m²
Drag coefficient: 0.31
CdA: 0.68

Other

Unitary Capacity: 499.88cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 32 valves in total
RAC rating: 35.0
Number of doors: 4

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