Type

4/5S EST

Number of doors

5

Wheelbase

2761 mm 108.7 in

Track: Front

1537 mm 60.5 in

Track: Rear

1510 mm 59.4 in

Length

4838 mm 190.5 in

Width

1817 mm 71.5 in

Height

1510 mm 59.4 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.75

Ground clearance

141 mm 5.6 in

Kerb weight

1746 kg 3849 lb

Fuel capacity

60 litres 13.2 UK Gal 15.9 US Gal

Drag coefficient

0.330

Bore

89.00 mm

Cylinders

V-6

Displacement

3.6 litre3598 cc(219.563 cu in)

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

11.40:1

Fuel system

direct petrol injection

Maximum power

259.6 PS (256 bhp) (190.9 kW)@ 6000 rpm

Specific output

71.2 bhp/litre1.17 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque

350.0 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)@ 2500-5000 rpm

bmep

1222.4 kPa (177.3 psi)

Specific torque

97.28 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.92

Unitary capacity

599.67 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

Y

0-100 km/h

6.60 s

Top speed

247 km/h (153 mph)

Fuel consumption

14.4/7.8/10.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined

CO2 Emissions

237.0 g/km

Power-to-weight

146.62 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Transverse

Drive

AWD

Steering

rack & pinion PAS

Suspension

front

Wheels: Front

7J x 17

Wheels: Rear

7J x 17

Tyres: Front

225/45 R 17

Tyres: Rear

225/45 R 17

Brakes F/R

VeDi/Di-S-ABS

Transmission

6 speed automatic

Top gear ratio

0.69

Final drive ratio

3.44

RAC rating

29.5

year

2009