Specifications: Volkswagen Corrado (53l) 1.8 G60 (160 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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Volkswagen Corrado (53l) 1.8 G60 (160 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Corrado
Generation Corrado (53l)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 G60 (160 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 12.4 l/100 km
19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.2 l/100 km
23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.1 sec
Maximum speed 225 km/h
139.81 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.5 kg/Nm, 181.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 160 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 89.8 Hp/l
Torque 220 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
162.26 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code PG
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Supercharger
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1215 kg
2678.62 lbs.
Max. weight 1525 kg
3362.05 lbs.
Max load 310 kg
683.43 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 235 l
8.3 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 810 l
28.6 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4050 mm
159.45 in.
Width 1690 mm
66.54 in.
Height 1310 mm
51.57 in.
Wheelbase 2470 mm
97.24 in.
Front track 1435 mm
56.5 in.
Rear (Back) track 1430 mm
56.3 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 Wishbone
Rear suspension Suspension with traction connecting levers
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 185/55 R15
Wheel rims size 6.5J x 15

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