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2008 Volkswagen R32 Base 2dr HB

Trim Info:

All-Wheel Drive, 2 Door HB, Compact
18 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door HB

Drivetrain:

All-Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

93.1

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3547

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.2L/195

Fuel System:

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

250 @ 6300

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

236 @ 2800

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent

Front Tire Size:

P225/40YR18

Rear Tire Size:

P225/40YR18

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

18 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.2 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

14.5

Wheelbase (in):

101.5

Length, Overall (in):

167.2

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.83

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.30

Fourth Gear Rato (:1):

0.97

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.77

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.61

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.50

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.80

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

140

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

11.6

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

4-link

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.7

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.6 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

37.4

Front Leg Room (in):

41.5

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.0

Second Head Room (in):

36.5

Second Leg Room (in):

33.5

Second Shoulder Room (in):

58.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

69.3

Height, Overall (in):

57.7

Tread Width, Front (in):

60.3

Tread Width, Rear (in):

59.7

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):

9.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):

43.4

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