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Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Golf
Generation

Golf III (1HX)
Year of production

1992

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

3

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

Power

174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

235 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

224 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
AAA
Power
174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
62.3 Hp/l
Torque
235 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Engine displacement
2792 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
90.3 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1285 kg

Max weight (kg)

1685 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

320 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

677 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4020 mm

Width (mm)

1695 mm

Height (mm)

1405 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2475 mm

Front track (mm)

1450 mm

Rear track (mm)

1434 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Suspension with traction connecting levers

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/50 R15

Rear tires size

205/50 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

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