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2001 - Volkswagen - Passat W8 Variant

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1. Passat W8 Variant 2001
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Passat W8 Variant
Production Year 2001
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S EST
Number of Doors 5
Wheelbase 2702 mm     (106,4 in)
Front Track 1511 mm     (59,5 in)
Rear Track 1510 mm     (59,4 in)
Length 4682 mm     (184,3 in)
Width 1746 mm     (68,7 in)
Height 1497 mm     (58,9 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1730 kg     (3810,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,35
Frontal Area 2,2
Cx 0,77
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction aluminium block & aluminium alloy head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type
Number of Cylinders and Placement W-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4003 cc     (244,28 cu in)
Bore 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Stroke 90,3 mm     (3,56 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,93
Unitary Capacity 500,38 cc/cylinder    (30,53 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,8 : 1
Fuel System Type MPFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 271 HP     (202,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 370 N.m     (273,1 lb.ft ,  37,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2750 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 321,6 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 156,6 HP/ton    (116,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 67,7 HP/litre    (50,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 317 g/km
Fuel Consumption 19.4/9.6/13.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,6 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 6,8 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 26,8 s
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio 0,68 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,11 : 1
Drive Wheels AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,5 m    (37,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MultiLi.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.TB.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 334 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 269 mm
Wheels (front) 7.5J x 17
Wheels (rear) 7.5J x 17
Tyres (front) 225/45 R 17 W
Tyres (rear) 225/45 R 17 W