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2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan W8

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Build Start: 2004

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General

Build Start: 2004
Model Variant: Passat

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2703mm
Track/tread (rear): 1509mm
Width: 1745mm
Ground clearance: 147mm
Kerb weight: 1745kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 80litres
Track/tread (front): 1511mm
Length: 4704mm
Height: 1461mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Specific torque(SAE): 92.52 Nm/litre, 1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 6 speed manual
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Final Drive Ratio: 4.11
Cylinders: W 8 in 72° vee
Bore × Stroke: 84 × 90.2mm
Specific output(SAE): 67.5 bhp/litre1.11 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: cast aluminum block & head
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.68
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 4 litre (3999cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.93

Performance

Maximum Speed: 209km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 8.67kg/kW
Drive Wheels: all wheel drive
maximum torque(SAE): 370 Nm (273 ft·lb) (37.7 kgm)at 2750 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 5.9s
Power-to-weight ratio: 156.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
maximum power output(SAE): 274 PS (270 bhp) (201 kW)at 6000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch Motronic ME 7.1 fuel injection
Fuel Consumption: 17/24 US MPG EPA city/highway

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.800
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.74
Weight Distribution: 59.9% front

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 334mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1162.7kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 321mm

Wheels & Tyres

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

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.27

Other

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

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