Volkswagen Golf 2.8 1999 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf 2.8 |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | V6 |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 2789 ccm |
| Max power: | 203.8 PS (150 kW) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 285 Nm at 3200 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 81 x 90.3 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 6-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | 4WD |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1456 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 5 |
| Passenger space: | 4340 litres (1147 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 205/50-R16 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 205/50-R16 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1400 kg (3086.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4160 mm (163.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1740 mm (68.5 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |






















