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1992 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Golf

Modification

2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1992

End of production

1997

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

2792 cm³ 170.38 cu. In.

Power

174 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

235 Nm (at 4200 rpm) 173.33 lb. ft (at 4200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

224 km/h 139 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1285 kg 2832.9 lbs

Length

4020 mm 158.27 in

Width

1695 mm 66.73 in

Doors

3 - 5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

15

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.43 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

224 km/h 139 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.4 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

AAA

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2792 cm³ 170.38 cu. In.

Power

174 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

235 Nm (at 4200 rpm) 173.33 lb. ft (at 4200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in

Piston Stroke

90.3 mm 3.56 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.83 US qt
4.84 UK qt

Coolant

8.2 l 8.69 US qt
7.21 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4020 mm 158.27 in

Width

1695 mm 66.73 in

Height

1405 mm 55.31 in

Wheelbase

2475 mm 97.44 in

Front track

1450 mm 57.09 in

Rear (Back) track

1434 mm 56.46 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Suspension with traction connecting levers

Tire size

- Front

205/50 R15

Wheel rims

15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1285 kg 2832.9 lbs

Max. weight

1685 kg 3714.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

320 l 11.3 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

677 l 23.91 cu ft

- Max. roof load

400 kg 881.8 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) is made in 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997