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Passat V6 2.8  30V Syncro

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1.8T Engine     
V6 Engine
4 Motion
4-Link Suspension
Airbags
Anti-Lock Brake System
Climatronic
Immobilizer
Monsoon Sound
Paint Process
Fully-Galvanized Sheet Metal
Front and Rear Suspension
Traction Control


Engine
Type 6-cylinder, 90 degree V
Bore 82.5 mm  (3.25 in)
Stroke 86.4 mm  (3.40 in)
Displacement 2.771 cm2  (169.1 in3)
Compression Ratio 10.6 : 1
Horse Power (SAE) @ RPM 190 @ 6000 (142 kW @ 6000)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ RPM 206 @ 3200 (280 Nm @ 3200)
Induction Fuel injection Montronic
Fuel Requirement Premium unleaded (91)

Engine Design
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal
Cylinder Block Cast iron
Crank Shaft Forged steel, four main bearings
Cylinder Head Aluminium alloy, cross flow
Valves in Five valves per cylinder 40 HC, 
Double variable intake valve timing, 
spur belt cylinder, 
maintenance free hydraulic lifters.
Valve Train Double overhead camshaft with 
variable intake valve timing, 
spur belt driven, 
5 valves per cylinder, 
maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System Water cooled, water pump, 
cross flow radiator,
 thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Lubrication Rotary gear pump, oil  cooler
Fuel/Air Supply Sequential multi-point fuel injection 
(Motronic ME7), 
variable intake manifold geometry
Emissions OBD II, LEV, 
two 3-way precatalytic converters and 
two main catalysts with four oxygen sensors 
(upstream and downstream)

Transmission
Drive Train All Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios 5-Speed Manual
1st 3.50 : 1
2nd 1.94 : 1
3rd 1.30 : 1
4th 0.94 : 1
5th 0.79 : 1
Reverse 3.44 : 1
Final 3.70 : 1

 

Performance
Top speed 238 km/h  (148 miles/h)
0- 50 km/h 2.8 sec
0- 70 km/h 4.7 sec
0- 100 km/h 7.6 sec
0- 140 km/h 14.8 sec
0- 402 meter 16.24 sec 
Elasticy 80-120 (5:th) 10.2 sec
Braking distance from 100 km/h (cold) 40.2 meter (131 ft)

 

Electrical System
Alternator, Volts/Amps 14 / 90
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours) 12 (70)
Ignition Digital electronic with dual knock sensors
Firing Order 1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plugs
Sparkplug information		 NGK BKR6EKUB
Beru UXF79     * More info

 

Capacities
Engine Oil (with filter)
   Code ACK
   Code AHA , ALG , APR , AQD
 5.7 l  (1.5 gal  ,  6.0 qt)
 6.0 l  (1.58 gal , 6.3 qt)
Trans. Manual  2.25 l   (2.4 qt)
Power steering   1 l   (1.056 qt)
Fuel Tank  62 l   (16.4 gal)
Cooling System
 Anti-freeze and corrosion protection fluid G12.   Use only G12 (colour: red)		  9.0 l   (2.4 gal , 8.5 qt)
Wiper Fluid  6.2 l  (1.6 gal) 

Steering
Type Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock) 2.8
Turning Circle (curb to curb) 11.4 m  (37.4 ft) 
Ratio 14.3 : 1

Interior Volumes - SAE
EPA Mid-Size
Passenger Volume 30 m3  (98 ft3)
Boot (litres) seat up / folded 475  /  725
Seating Capacity 5
  Front Rear
Volume 16.2m3  (53.2 ft3) 13.5 m3  (44.3 ft3)
Head Room 1011 mm  (39.7 in) 1010 mm  (39.7 in)
Shoulder Room 1466 mm  (55.8 in) 1440 mm (54.6 in)
Leg Room 1136 mm  (41.5 in) 900 mm (35.3 in)

Body, Chassis and Suspension
Type Unitised construction, bolt-on front fenders, 
fully galvanized
Front Suspension Four link suspension, coil springs, 
telescopic shock absorbers, 
stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Fully independent double wishbone suspension, 
coil springs,  telescopic shock absorbers, 
stabilizer bar
Service Brake Power assisted, dual circuit, 
vented 282.5 mm x 25 mm front discs and 
245 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System Bosch 5.3, all four wheels
Parking Brake Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Drag Coefficient 0.27
Wheels (factory: 6 J x 15 alloy wheels)
BBS  8 x 17   (5/112   ET35)
Tires (factory: 195/65 R 15)
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 225/45  ZR 17 

Tire inflation pressure (cold) 
Normal / Max

 (Front: 2.7  / 2.9 kg/cm2)
Front: 2.9 kg/cm2 (215/45) 
(Back: 2.5  / 3.5 kg/cm2)
Back: 2.9 / 3.5 kg/cm2 (215/45) 
Alternative tires size / Rolling radius *)

 195/65 15" / 1935 mm
205/60 15" / 1912 mm
205/55 16" / 1927 mm
215/45 17" / 1907 mm
225/45 17" / 1935 mm
225/40 18" / 1943 mm
225/35 19" / 1955 mm
235/35 19" / 1973 mm
225/30 19" / 1964 mm
 *)  Tire height = 225 x 45 percent = 101.25 mm
      
 *) Tire Manufacture Date  (w=week , y=year)
      1980 - 1989   DOT wwy          (3 gigits)
      1990 - 1999   DOT wwy a (3 gigits + arrow)
  2000 -            DOT wwyy        (4 gigits)
Dimensions inch / mm
Wheelbase 2703 mm  (106.4 in)
Front Track 1515 mm  (59.6 in)
Rear Track 1515 mm  (59.6 in)
Length 4669 mm  (184.3 in)
Width 1746 mm (68.7 in)
Height 1498 mm (59.0 in)
Ground Clearance 147 mm  (5.8 in)

Weights (manual)
Curb Weight 1.630 kg  (3593 pound)
Max load    410 kg  (904 pound)
Total max weight 2.040 kg  (4497 pound)
Trailer max weight 1.800 kg  (3968 pound)

Fuel Consumption (l/100 km) Manuel Transmission
City 12.0 l   (3.96 gal)
Highway  9.5     (2.09 gal) 
Average 10.5     (2.77 gal)

 

Standard Torque Specification N.M ft.-lb
Oil drain plug   40   30
Oil Filter   20   14
Spark Plugs (cold engine)   30   22


 

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