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Volkswagen Corrado 53l 1.8 G60 (160 Hp) Automatic
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Volkswagen Corrado:
The Volkswagen Corrado is a sport compact car which was marketed by Volkswagen from 1988 until 1995. It was manufactured by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany. The Corrado is a three-door coupé with two side passenger doors and a rear liftback that seats four passengers in a 2+2 seating arrangement. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and was based on the Volkswagen Group A2 platform used in the Volkswagen Golf Mk2.
Designed by Herbert Schäfer, the Corrado overlapped and eventually superseded Volkswagen's Scirocco model. 97,521 Corrados were manufactured over the seven year production run; about 50,000 of them were sold in the United States....(Read more on Wikipedia)
53l Overview:
Volkswagen Corrado (53l). With 220 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1215 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.1 s). The top speed reaches 222 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Volkswagen Corrado (53l) was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official rating is available. Safety features were typical for its era.
1.8 G60 (160 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The supercharged G60 engine offers strong mid-range torque, but the automatic transmission limits its full performance potential and responsiveness.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is notably higher due to the supercharger and automatic gearbox, making it less economical for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and timeless design
- • Engaging driving dynamics and handling
- • Potent G60 supercharged engine option
- • Practical hatchback-style boot
- • Good build quality for its era
Cons:
- • G60 supercharger requires regular maintenance
- • Rear seating is cramped
- • Automatic transmissions dull performance
- • Parts availability can be challenging for some components
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially for G60
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Corrado |
| Generation: | 53l |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 G60 (160 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1991 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 160 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 89.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 220 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | PG |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 222 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 181.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1215 |
| Max. weight: | 1525 |
| Max load: | 310 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 810 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 235 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4050 mm mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm |
| Height: | 1310 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2470 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1430 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
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