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Volkswagen Passat W8 Variant

Bodywork

type 4/5S EST
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 90.20 mm 3.31 in × 3.55 in
Cylinders W-8 in 72.0° vee
Displace 4 litre 3999 cc (244.034 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium block; aluminium all
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.80:1
Fuel system MPFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.60 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.60 s
Standing km 26.80 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 19.4/9.6/13.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 317.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 156.65 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1162.7 kPa (168.6 psi)
Specific torque 92.52 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.93
Unitary capacity 499.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2702 mm
wheelbase 106.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4682 mm
Length (inches) 184.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1746 mm
Width (inches) 68.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1497 mm
Height (inches) 58.9 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1730 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3814 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.350
Frontal area 2.20 m2
Cx 0.77

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive AWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.50 m
Tyres 225/45 R 17 W
Wheels 7.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 334 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.68
Final drive ratio 4.11

General information

RAC rating 35.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 2001

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