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Volkswagen Touareg V8

Bodywork

type 4/5S ORV
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.50 mm × 93.00 mm 3.33 in × 3.66 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.2 litre 4172 cc (254.591 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 5 valves per cylinder | 40 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium hea
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system MPFi
Maximum power 309.2 PS (305.0 bhp) (227.4 kW) @ 6200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.10 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 218 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption 20.3/11.6/14.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 355.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 135.56 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 410.0 Nm (302 ft·lb) (41.8 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1235 kPa (179.1 psi)
Specific torque 98.27 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.91
Unitary capacity 521.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2855 mm
wheelbase 112.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4754 mm
Length (inches) 187.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1928 mm
Width (inches) 75.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1726 mm
Height (inches) 68 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2250 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4960 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 100 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 22 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 26.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.410
Frontal area 2.78 m2
Cx 1.14

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive 4WD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres 255/60 R 17 V
Wheels 7.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 330 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6A
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 4.56

General information

RAC rating 35.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Touareg V8 picture
Designer unknown
Year 2003

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