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2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet

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Build Start: 2012

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 2012
Model Variant: Golf

Dimensions

Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres
Wheelbase: 2578mm
Track/tread (rear): 1508mm
Width: 1782mm
Kerb weight: 1533kg
Track/tread (front): 1535mm
Length: 4246mm
Height: 1423mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Gearbox: 6 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 2 litre (1984cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.89
Specific output: 78 kW/litre106 ps/litre, 104.6 1.71bhp/litre
Engine Construction: cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: turbocharged petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 82.5 × 92.8mm
Specific torque: 141.13Nm/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: transverse

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 210 @ 5300-6200 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 5.2s
Maximum Speed: 237km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 9.91kg/kW
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 280 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 7.3s
Power-to-weight ratio: 137.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

VED band (UK): I
Fuel system: direct petrol injection
Carbon dioxide emissions: 177.0 g/km NEDC
CO2 Effizienz (DE): E

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.65

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1773.5kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 17x7½J
Tyres Rear: 225/45 R 17 W
Wheel Size Front: 17x7½J
Tyres Front: 225/45 R 17 W

Other

RAC rating: 16.9
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 496cc
Number of doors: 2

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