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2001 Volkswagen GTI VR6 Road Test

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Khatir Soltani

Specifications:

  • Base price:$30,785
  • Layout: transverse font-engine/front-wheel drive
  • Engine: 2.8-litre, DOHC, 12-valve, 6-cylinder, 15 degree V
  • Horsepower:174 @ 5,800 rpm
  • Torque: 181 lbs-ft @ 3,200 rpm
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual (automatic N/A)
  • Tires: Front 205/50ZR-17 and Rear 255/40ZR-17
  • Curb weight: 1,329 kg (2,999 lbs)
  • Wheelbase: 2,511 mm (98.9 in)
  • Length: 4,149 mm (164.9 in)
  • Width: 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
  • Height: 1,439 mm (56.9 in.)
  • Drag Coefficient: 0.31
  • Fuel Economy (City/Hwy): 11.7 L/100 km (20 mpg)/7.6 L/100 km (28 mpg)
  • Emissions: OBC II, LEV
  • Competitive Models:Acura Integra Type R (2002 Acura RSX Type S), Toyota Celica GTS, 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R, Subaru Imprezza RS, Chrysler Neon R/T, Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, Ford Focus ZX3
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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