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2012 Volkswagen Golf R

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Chassis Code: Golf 6

Build Start: 2012

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 2012
Model Variant: Golf 6
Chassis Code: Golf 6

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2578mm
Track/tread (rear): 1514mm
Width: 1786mm
Ground clearance: 127mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres
Track/tread (front): 1534mm
Length: 4212mm
Height: 1461mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater hatchback

Engine Details

Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 6 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.27
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 82.5 × 92.8mm
Specific output: 129bhp/litre
Specific torque: 166.33Nm/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Compressor: 1 Borg-Warner K04 turbocharger
Engine Layout: transverse
Top Gear Ratio: 0.91
Engine Type: turbocharged petrol
Engine Code: EA113
Capacity: 2 litre (1984cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.89
Engine Construction: cast iron block; aluminium alloy head

Performance

Drive Wheels: all wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 260 @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 330 Nmlb/ft

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: direct petrol injection
Fuel Consumption: 19/27 US MPG EPA city/highway

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.010
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.63

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 345mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 2090.2kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 310mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 18x7½J
Tyres Rear: 225/40 R 18 92H
Wheel Size Front: 18x7½J
Tyres Front: 225/40 R 18 92H

Other

Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 496cc
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
Number of doors: 5
RAC rating: 16.9

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