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Technical
Specifications
Here are the
technical specifications for all Mk3 Cabrios based on the Golf
platform. Starting with the US-specification Cabrio, introduced
in the United States in 1995. Subsequent years information is
annotated with the changes specific to that model year. Information
here was taken from Volkswagen of America brochures or other official
posted information.
| 1995
- 2001 Model Year Cabrios (USA) |
| Configuration |
Front
wheel drive |
| Engine |
| Type |
4-cylinder
in-line |
| Displacement |
2.0
liter (121 cubic inches) |
| Compression
Ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Horsepower |
1995-1998:
115 @ 5,400 RPM (85kW @ 5,400 RPM)
1999+ : 115 @ 5,200 RPM (85kW @ 5,200 RPM) |
| Maximum
Torque |
1995-1998:
122 lb-ft @ 3,200 RPM
1999+ : 122 lb-ft @ 2,600 RPM |
| 0-60
mph (seconds) |
|
| Manual
Transmission |
2001:
GL=10.5, GLS=10.5, GLX=10.5 |
| Automatic
Transmission |
2001:
GL=12.4, GLS=12.4, GLX=12.4 |
| Arrangement |
Front
mounted, transverse |
| Cylinder
block |
Cast
iron |
| Crankshaft |
Cast
iron, five main bearings |
| Cylinder
head |
Aluminum
alloy, cross flow |
| Valve
Train |
Single
overhead cam, belt driven, two valves per cylinder, hydraulic
lifters, dual-coil valve springs (1995-96), single-coil valve
springs (1996+) |
| Cooling
System |
Water
cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically
controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan |
| Fuel/Air
Supply |
Sequential
multi-port fuel injection (Motronic®) |
| Fuel
Requirement |
Regular
unleaded |
| Emissions |
OBD-1
(1995-96), OBD-2 (1996+), 3-way catalytic converter w/2-oxygen
sensors (upstream and downstream), canister onboard refeuling
vapor recovery (ORVR) |
| Ignition |
Digital
electronic with knock sensor |
| Engine
Controls |
Motronic®
eletronic engine management |
| Transmissions |
Standard:
5-speed manual
Optional: Electronically controlled adaptive dual-mode 4-speed
automatic |
| Transmission
gear ratios |
2001
(5spd): 1st=3.45:1, 2nd=1.94:1, 3rd=1.29:1, 4th=0.97:1, 5th=0.81:1,
Reverse=3.17:1, Final Drive=3.67:1
2001 (Auto): 1st=2.71:1, 2nd=1.44:1, 3rd=1.00:1, 4th=0.74:1,
Reverse=2.88:1, Final Drive=4.22:1 |
| Electrical |
|
| Battery |
12
volt, 63 amp hr |
| Alternator |
14
volt, 70 amp (90 amp with A/C) |
| Body,
Chassis, Suspension |
| Type |
Steel,
unitized construction with bolt-on front fenders |
| Front
suspension |
Independent
MacPherson struts with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers,
20mm stabilizer bar and negative steering roll radius |
| Rear
suspension |
Independent
track-correcting torsion beam axle with coil springs and telescopic
shock absorbers |
| Steering |
Power-assisted
rack & pinion steering |
| Turns
(lock to lock) |
3.17
(2001) |
| Brakes |
Power-assisted
dual-diagonal circuits, vented front discs (256mm x 20mm),
rear drums - 1995 through 1999
Power-assisted dual-diagonal circuits, vented front discs
(256mm x 20mm), solid rear discs (226mm x 10mm) - 2000+
Standard Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - 1995, 1996 and
2000+ (all models)
Standard Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - GLS & Highline
models (97-99), N/A on base models
|
| Tires
and wheels |
P195/60R-14H
all season tires on 6Jx14 steel wheels |
| Interior
Dimensions |
| Headroom,
front |
38.7"
(1995-1998); 38.2" (1999+) |
| Headroom,
rear |
36.6"
(1995-1998); 36.6" (1999+) |
| Legroom,
front |
42.3" |
| Legroom,
rear |
31.1" |
| Shoulder
room, front |
54.1" |
| Shoulder
room, rear |
46.5" |
| Interior
Volume |
| Passenger
(EPA) |
82
cu ft |
| Cargo
(EPA) |
8
cu ft |
| Total |
90
cu ft |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
| Wheelbase |
97.2"
(1995-1998); 97.4" (1999+) |
| Overall
length |
160.6"
(1995-1998); 160.4" (1999+) |
| Overall
width |
66.7" |
| Overall
height |
56.0" |
| Ground
Clearance |
4.4" |
| Track,
front/rear |
57.5"/57.0"
(1995-1998); 57.6"/56.2" (1999+) |
| Turning
circle |
32.8
ft (1995-1998); 34.8 ft (1999+) |
| Weights |
| Curb
Weight |
|
| Manual
Transmission |
2001:
GL=2,825 lb, GLS=2,834 lb, GLX=2,857 lb |
| Automatic
Transmission |
2001:
GL=2,882 lb, GLS=2,891 lb, GLX=2,914 lb |
| Payload |
|
| Manual
Transmission |
2001:
GL=748 lb, GLS=748 lb, GLX=748 lb |
| Automatic
Transmission |
2001:
GL=682 lb, GLS=682 lb, GLX=682 lb |
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