Compare: Volkswagen Corrado 1991 Coupe 178 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Corrado

Generation

Corrado (53I, facelift 1991)

Modification (Engine)

2.8 VR6 (178 Hp)

Start of production

1991

End of production

1995

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.8 sec

Maximum speed

225 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.2 kg/Hp, 139.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.3 kg/Nm, 188.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

178 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

63.8 Hp/l

Torque

240 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AAA

Engine displacement

2792 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

VR-engine

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

Piston Stroke

90.3 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1275 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

433 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

821 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Dimensions

Length

4049 mm

Width

1674 mm

Height

1318 mm

Wheelbase

2471 mm

Front track

1435 mm

Rear (Back) track

1427 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.5 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

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

Rear suspension

Anti-roll bar, Coil spring, Torsion bar

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

Tire size

205/50 R15

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 15