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Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Passat
Generation

Passat (B5.5)
Year of production

2001

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION

Power

275 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

370 Nm @ 2750 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

310 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 4

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

19.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
275 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
68.8 Hp/l
Torque
370 Nm @ 2750 rpm.
Engine displacement
3999 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
W-engine
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
90.17 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Max weight (kg)

2260 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

400 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4703 mm

Width (mm)

1746 mm

Height (mm)

1461 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2702 mm

Front track (mm)

1511 mm

Rear track (mm)

1510 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.4 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) permanently drives the four wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent multi-link, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/45 R17

Rear tires size

225/45 R17

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 17

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