Specifications: Volkswagen Corrado (53I, facelift 1991) 2.8 VR6 (178 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

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Volkswagen Corrado (53I, facelift 1991) 2.8 VR6 (178 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Corrado
Generation Corrado (53I, facelift 1991)
Modification (Engine) 2.8 VR6 (178 Hp)
Start of production 1991 year
End of production 1995 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13.1 l/100 km
18 US mpg
21.6 UK mpg
7.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9.4 l/100 km
25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 6.8 sec
Maximum speed 225 km/h
139.81 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.2 kg/Hp, 139.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.3 kg/Nm, 188.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 178 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 63.8 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AAA
Engine displacement 2792 cm3
170.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration VR-engine
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 90.3 mm
3.56 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
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Coolant 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1275 kg
2810.89 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 433 l
15.29 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 821 l
28.99 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4049 mm
159.41 in.
Width 1674 mm
65.91 in.
Height 1318 mm
51.89 in.
Wheelbase 2471 mm
97.28 in.
Front track 1435 mm
56.5 in.
Rear (Back) track 1427 mm
56.18 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.5 m
34.45 ft.
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, 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
Tires size 205/50 R15
Wheel rims size 6.5J x 15

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