VolksWagen Golf GT-i

Specs :

• Engine

Type    : 4-cylinder, in-line
            : Turbocharged with intercooled
            : Direct fuel injection.

Bore    : 3.20 in (82.5 mm)

Stroke : 3.70 in (92.8 mm)

Displacement          : 121.0 in³ (1,984 cm³)

Compression Ratio : 10.5:1

Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm           : 200 @ 5,100-6,000 (147 kW @ 5,100-6,000)

Maximum torque, lbs - ft @ rpm   :  207 @ 1,800-5,000 (280 Nm @ 1,800-5,000)

Fuel requirement : Premium unleaded (95 RON) recommended for maximum performance,
                            (unleaded regular (91RON) as an alternative with slight reduction in performance)

Firing order          : 1-3-4-2

• Performance

0-60 mph (Manual/Automatic)      :  7.2 seconds / 6.9 seconds

Top Speed* (Manual/Automatic)  : 130 mph / 130 mph

                                                      - Maximum speed electronically limited. Obey all speed 
                                                        and traffic laws.

• Engine Design 

Arrangement     : Front mounted, transverse

Cylinder Block  : Cast iron

Crank Shaft       : Five main bearings

Cylinder Head   : Aluminum alloy

Valve Train        : Dual overhead camshaft
                           : Belt driven
                           : Four valves per cylinder
                           : Maintenance free hydraulic lifters

Cooling System   : Water cooled
                           : Thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan

Lubrication          : Gear pump
                           : Pressurized
                           : Full flow with oil cooler

Fuel / Air Supply : Fully electronic engine management with drive-by-wire throttle control
                           : (FSI) direct fuel injection.

Emissions            : Underhood ceramic precatalyst with catalyst heating function via homogenous
                             split dual injection

• Electrical System

Alternator - V/A  : 14 volts (120 A)

Battery - V/Ah     : 12 volts (60 Ah)

Ignition                 : Digital electronic with knock sensor

• Drivetrain

Drivetrain                         : Front wheel drive

                                          - Transmission Code (may vary) :

Transmission Gear Ratios : 1

                                         - 1st man (GVT) /auto (HBQ)   : 3.36/3.46

                                         - 2nd man (GVT) /auto (HBQ)  : 2.09/2.15

                                         - 3rd man (GVT) /auto (HBQ)  : 1.47/1.46

                                         - 4th man (GVT) /auto (HBQ)  : 1.10/1.08

                                         - 5th man (GVT) /auto (HBQ)  : 1.11/1.09

                                         - 6th man (GVT) /auto (HBQ)  : 0.93/0.92

                                         - Reverse man (GVT) /auto (HBQ) : 1.64/3.98

                                         - Final I man (GVT) /auto (HBQ)    : 3.94/4.06

                                         - Final II man (GVT) /auto (HBQ)   : 3.09/3.14

• Steering

Type                                     : Rack and pinion, electro-mechanical power steering

Turns (lock to lock)               : 3.01

Turning Circle (curb to curb)  : 35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Ratio                                     : 15.6:1

• Body, Chassis and Suspension

Type                    : Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders

Front Suspension : McPherson strut with lower wishbones
                            : Aluminum subframe
                            : Tubular anti-roll bar
                            : Track-stabilization steering roll radius

Rear Suspension   : Four-link rear suspension with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement
                            : Subframe
                            : Tubular anti-roll bar

Service Brakes     : Power assisted
                            : Dual circuit
                            : Vented 312 x 25 mm front discs and 286 x 12 mm rear discs

Anti Lock Braking System     : Standard
                                             : All four wheels
                                             : 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
                                             : Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
                                             : Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)

Parking Brake    : Mechanical
                          : Effective on rear wheels

Wheels               : 7J X 17'' alloy wheels

Tires                   : 225/45 R17 H, all-season tires

Drag Coefficient : 0.32

• Fuel Consumption

City mpg (man/auto) : 21 / 22

Highway mpg (man/auto) : 31 / 29

• Capacities

Engine Oil (with filter) : 4.9 qt (4.6 L)

Fuel Tank                   : 14.5 gal (55.0 L)

Cooling System          : 8.4 qt (8.0 L)

Wiper Fluid                : 3.8 qt (3.6 L)