Volkswagen Corrado (53I, facelift 1991) 2.8 VR6 (178 Hp) Automatic 1991

General Information

Modification (Engine)

2.8 VR6 (178 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1991 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1995 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1427 mm

Width

1674 mm

Height

1318 mm

Length

4049 mm

Front track

1435 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.5

Wheelbase

2471 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

7.2 kg/Hp, 139.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.3 kg/Nm, 188.2 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10.2 l

Maximum speed

225 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.8 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1275 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

821 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

433 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring, Torsion

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 279.4 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 226.06 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 15

Tires size

205/50 R15

Volkswagen Corrado 2.8 VR6 (178 Hp) Automatic