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Volkswagen Corrado (53I, facelift 1991) 2.8 VR6 (178 Hp) Automatic 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
Volkswagen Corrado (53I, facelift 1991) 2.8 VR6 (178 Hp) Automatic 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Corrado
Generation

Corrado (53I, facelift 1991)
Year of production

1991

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

3

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.8 VR6 (178 Hp) Automatic

Power

178 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

240 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10.2 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

225 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
178 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
63.8 Hp/l
Torque
240 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Engine displacement
2792 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
VR-engine
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
90.3 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

2810 kg

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

433 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

821 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4049 mm

Width (mm)

1674 mm

Height (mm)

1318 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2471 mm

Front track (mm)

1435 mm

Rear track (mm)

1427 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

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

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Torsion

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 279.4 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 226.06 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/50 R15

Rear tires size

205/50 R15

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 15

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