2005 - Volkswagen - Passat 3.6 (US)

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Passat 3.6 (US) 2005
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Passat 3.6 (US)
Production Year 2005
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2709 mm     (106,7 in)
Front Track 1552 mm     (61,1 in)
Rear Track 1552 mm     (61,1 in)
Length 4780 mm     (188,2 in)
Width 1820 mm     (71,7 in)
Height 1472 mm     (58 in)
Ground Clearance 131 mm     (5,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1622 kg     (3572,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %58,8 / %41,2
Fuel Capacity 70 litre   (15,4 Imp gal ,  18,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,284
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction cast iron block & aluminium alloy head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-6
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3598 cc     (219,56 cu in)
Bore 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 96,4 mm     (3,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,92
Unitary Capacity 599,67 cc/cylinder    (36,59 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 12 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo Motronic MED 9 fuel injection
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 280 HP     (208,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 359 N.m     (264,9 lb.ft ,  36,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2750 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 321,6 N.m    (6200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 172,6 HP/ton    (128,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 77,8 HP/litre    (58 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption 19/28 US MPG city/highway
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 6,6 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 209 km/h   (129,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6A
Top Gear Ratio 0,69 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,45 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.MS.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.4Li.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 312 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 280 mm
Wheels (front) 7.5J x 17
Wheels (rear) 7.5J x 17
Tyres (front) 235/45 R 17 97H
Tyres (rear) 235/45 R 17 97H