Specifications: Volkswagen Corrado (53I, facelift 1991) 2.9 VR6 (190 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

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Volkswagen Corrado (53I, facelift 1991) 2.9 VR6 (190 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Corrado
Generation Corrado (53I, facelift 1991)
Modification (Engine) 2.9 VR6 (190 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 12.8 l/100 km
18.4 US mpg
22.1 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.2 l/100 km
32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.6 sec
Maximum speed 235 km/h
146.02 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.7 kg/Hp, 149.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 192.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 190 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 66.4 Hp/l
Torque 245 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
180.7 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code ABV
Engine displacement 2861 cm3
174.59 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration VR-engine
Cylinder Bore 82 mm
3.23 in.
Piston Stroke 90.3 mm
3.56 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
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Coolant 8.2 l
8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1270 kg
2799.87 lbs.
Max. weight 1580 kg
3483.3 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 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 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.
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 205/50 R15
Wheel rims size 6.5J x 15

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