1998 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type 4-cylinder, in-line
Bore, in 3.25
Stroke, in 3.65
Displacement, in3 121.1 1984 cm3
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm 115 @ 5400 (85kW @ 5400)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm 122 @ 3200 (165 Nm @ 3200)
Fuel Requirement Regular Unleaded
ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement Front Mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block Cast Iron
Crank Shaft Cast Iron, 5 main bearings
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train Single over head cam shaft, spur belt driven, 2 valves per cylinder,
maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled
electric 2-speed radiator fan.
Lubrication Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air supply Sequential multi port fuel injection (Motronic)
Emissions System OBD II, 3-way catalytic with 2 oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator, volts/amps 14/70 (90 with A/C)
Battery, Volts (Amp hrs) 12 (63)
Ignition Digital electronic with knock sensor
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
DRIVE TRAIN
Configuration Front Wheel Drive
Transmission 5 Speed manual 4-Speed automatic
Gear Ratios
1st 3.46:1 2.71:1
2nd 1.94:1 1.44:1
3rd 1.29:1 1.00:1
4th 0.97:1 0.74:1
5th 0.81:1
Reverse 3.17:1 2.88:1
Final Drive 3.67:1 4.53:1
CAPACITIES
Engine oil (with filter), qt 4.8
Fuel Tank, gal 14.5
Cooling System, qt 6.7
STEERING
Type Rack and Pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock) 3.2
Turning Circle
(curb to curb), ft 32.8
Ratio 17.8:1
INTERIOR VOLUME-SAE
EPA class Compact
EPA
Passenger Volume, ft3 81.9 82
Trunk Volume, ft3 7.8 8
Seating Capacity 4
FRONT REAR
Volume, ft3 51.2 30.7
Head Room, in 38.7 36.6
Shoulder Room, in 54.1 46.5
Leg Room, in 42.3 31.1
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Type Unitized construction, bolt on front fenders
Front Suspension Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers,
20 mm stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Service Brakes Power assisted, dual diagonal circuits, 256 mm vented front discs and 200
mm self adjusting rear drums
Anti Lock Braking System Cabrio: N/A Cabrio GLS: standard, on all 4 wheels
Parking Brake Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels Cabrio: 6J x 14 steel, with full wheel covers, 4 bolts
Cabrio GLS: 6J x 14 alloys, 7-spoke, locking wheel bolts,
center cap
Tires 195/60 R 14H all season
Drag Coefficient 0.37
Frontal Area, ft2 22.17
Dimensions
Wheelbase, in 97.4
Track
Front, in 57.6
Rear, in 56.2
Suspension Height
Front, in N/A
Rear, in N/A
Overall Length, in 160.4
Overall Width, in 66.7
Overall Height, in 56.0
Ground Clearance, in 4.4
5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lb 2771 2850
Payload, lb 825 736
FUEL CONSUMPTION
City, mpg 24 22
Highway, mpg 31 31.03
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