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