Volkswagens's Turbo- and Supercharged Car
11-02-2005, 12:59 PM
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Volkswagens's Turbo- and Supercharged Car
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/automot...cbccdrcrd.html
How about:
VW Golf GT
Engine ... 1.4 liter, 4 cyl.
Power ... 168 hp
Torque ... 177 lb. -ft
0-62 MPH ... 7.9 sec.
Top Speed ... 136 mph
MPG ... 30 (city); 48 (highway)
Dang....almost as much HP as my 3.4 but at half the size. and almost triple the gas mileage. Nice.
How about:
VW Golf GT
Engine ... 1.4 liter, 4 cyl.
Power ... 168 hp
Torque ... 177 lb. -ft
0-62 MPH ... 7.9 sec.
Top Speed ... 136 mph
MPG ... 30 (city); 48 (highway)
Dang....almost as much HP as my 3.4 but at half the size. and almost triple the gas mileage. Nice.
11-02-2005, 01:02 PM
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gapguy, ready for round two? hehe
actually, im more and more interested in buying an economy car like this w/ these kinds of specs. bout time more auto mfgs are getting serious about this.
bob
actually, im more and more interested in buying an economy car like this w/ these kinds of specs. bout time more auto mfgs are getting serious about this.
bob
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11-02-2005, 01:13 PM
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A Civic EX with a properly tuned turbo kit on the D16Z6 1.6L would return similar numbers. Granted it is a Civic, but at least the quality would be there.
Well, 36 MPG highway probably. 48 is dang impressive.
Well, 36 MPG highway probably. 48 is dang impressive.
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11-02-2005, 01:54 PM
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My point is if Toyota would use the same principle in our vehicles it would probably at least double the milage I would think. Or take the 2.7 and do the same thing. THAT would be impressive I bet. Maybe 220 HP with 30+ MPG?
11-02-2005, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewmitch
I don't think VW's quality is even close to the same league as Toyota's.
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Originally Posted by 99runner4me
Plus, it's not in the equation right now, especially with having a year old infant, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. I need the room.
Cats and Dogs, living together.... MASS HYSTERIA! (ghostbusters)
11-02-2005, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 99runner4me
I think the quality is there, but VW's require more upkeep than Jap cars. I miss my VW's. Between me and the wife, we've had about 4 or 5 of them since the 90''s. I've comtemplated whether to give up my 4Runner or not. I just can't get myself to go down that low to the ground again. Plus, it's not in the equation right now, especially with having a year old infant, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. I need the room.
But that does sound like a nice ride....IF they ever bring it to the states
11-03-2005, 09:57 AM
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Toyota seemd to think that VW could handle things?
Got these pics from Brians web page at
http://www.brian894x4.com/
Toyota seemd to think that VW could handle things?
Got these pics from Brians web page at
http://www.brian894x4.com/
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