Specs For 1998 VW GTI VR6

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Make and Model Volkswagen GTI 2dr HB VR6 Model Year 1998 Retail Price $ 20235.00 Dealer Invoice $ 18678.00 Destination Charges $ 500.00

CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS
Passenger Capacity:	4
Passenger Volume (cu ft):	86.8
Base Curb Weight (lb):	2800
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG):	19
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG):	26
Dead Weight Hitch (lb):	N/A
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:	N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch (lb):	N/A
Wt. Distributing Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:	N/A
Type of Engine:	Gas V6
Displacement:	2.8L/170
Fuel System:	SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower:	172 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque (lb ft):	173 @ 4200
Number of Forward Gears:	5
Transmission Type Description Line 1:	Manual w/OD
Transmission Type Description Line 2:
Clutch Size (in):	- TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):	3.39
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ø F:	- TBD -
Maximum Capacity (amps):	90
Total System Capacity (qts):	8.5
Rear suspension type line 1:	Independent
Front suspension type line 2:	MacPherson Strut
Rear suspension type line 2:	Torsion Beam
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm):	- TBD -
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm):	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in):	0.79
Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in):	0.79
Rear tire size:	P205/50R15
Spare tire size:	- TBD -
Rear wheel size (in):	15 x 6.5
Spare wheel size (in):	- TBD -
Rear wheel type:	Aluminum
Spare wheel type:	- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns:	3.2
Curb to Curb:	34.2
Wall to Wall:	- TBD -
ABS System:	Four-Wheel
Disc:	Yes
Rear disc brake (Yes/No):	Yes
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):	11.0 x - TBD -
Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in):	10.1 x - TBD -
Drum:
Drum Diam x Width (in):
Capacity, Approx (gal):	14.5
Head Room (in):	37.5
Leg Room (in):	42.3
Shoulder Room (in):	54.0
Hip Room (in):	- TBD -
Second seat head room (in):	37.4
	Close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
	Clutch/starter interlock
	Front wheel drive w/traction control
	63 amp/hr battery
	90 amp alternator
	Digital electronic ignition w/dual knock sensors
	Sport tuned independent MacPherson strut front suspension
	Sport tuned independent torsion beam axle rear suspension
	Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars
	Telescopic front/gas rear shock absorbers
	P205/50HR15 all-season tires
	Space-saver spare tire
	15" x 6.5" 7-spoke "Speedline" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks
	Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
	Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front)
	Anti-lock brake system
	Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension
EXTERIOR:	Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade
	Black rear spoiler
	Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section
	Body-color side molding
	Black rocker panel covering
	Body-color 2-bar grille
	Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs
	Daytime running lights
	Front fog lights
	Dual body-color heated pwr remote mirrors
	Tinted glass
	2-speed intermittent wipers
	Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature
INTERIOR:	Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests
	Driver seat height adjustment
	60/40 split folding rear seat
	Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI"
	Floor mats
	Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray
	Red-stitched leather-wrapped 4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height- adjustable steering column
	Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges
	Headlights-on warning tone
	Multi-function trip information computer
	Anti-theft vehicle alarm system
	Radio-frequency remote locking system
	Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof/window opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors
	Auto locking trunk lid
	Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down feature
	Cruise control
	Pwr remote trunk release
	Electric rear window defroster
	Rear heating/air cond ducts
	Air conditioning
	Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding
	Black roof-mounted whip antenna
	Digital clock
	Illuminated front ashtray
	Front door storage pockets
	Integrated armrests in door panels
	Molded door trim w/cloth inserts
	Open door warning reflectors
	Open door warning/courtesy lights
	Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI"
	Dual covered visor vanity mirrors
	Front/rear passenger assist handles
	Interior dome light w/time delay
	Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever
	Sport shift knob
	Front seat storage trays
	Front passenger seatback pockets
	Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING:	City 19/hwy 26 (2.8L engine/5-speed manual trans)
SAFETY FEATURES:	Anti-lock brakes
	Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
	3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters
	Rear center lap belt
	Front emergency tensioning retractors
	Traction control
	Collapsible steering column
	Anti-intrusion side door beams
	Daytime running lights
	Dual tone horn