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1998 Volkswagen GTI 2dr HB VR6
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Volkswagen GTI 2dr HB VR6
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$20,235
Base Invoice:
$18,678
Destination:
$500
Engine/Fuel:
2.8L/170 Gas V6
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Hatchback
Drive Type:
Front-Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
19/26
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | |
| Engine Type : | Gas V6 |
| Displacement : | 2.8L/170 |
| Fuel System : | SMPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 172 @ 5800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 173 @ 4200 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | |
| Trans Type : | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 3.78 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 2.12 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.46 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 1.03 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | 0.84 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 3.80 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | - TBD - |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 3.39 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 19 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 26 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 90 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 8.5 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 2800 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : | Torsion Beam |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | 0.79 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | 0.79 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System : | Four-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 11.0 x 0.98 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 10.1 x 0.79 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P205/50R15 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P205/50R15 |
| Spare Tire Size : | Compact |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 6.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 6.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | Compact |
| Front Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 17.5 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | 3.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 34.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 14.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 97.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 160.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 66.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 56.2 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 56.9 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 56.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | 4.8 |
| Liftover Height (in) : | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) : | |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) : | 17.5 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 86.8 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 37.5 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 42.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 54.0 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 37.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 31.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 54.6 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | - TBD - |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | GTI VR6 |
| Body Style : | 4 Door Hatchback |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 19/hwy 26 (2.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) | |
| 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 | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.8L DOHC SMPI V6 engine | |
| 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 | |
| SAFETY | |
| 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 | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| SIDE IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS | $395 |
| Emission System | |
| FEDERAL EMISSION REQUIREMENTS | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA EMISSION REQUIREMENTS | $100 |
| MASSACHUSETTS EMISSION REQUIREMENTS | $100 |
| NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSION REQUIREMENTS | $100 |
| Seat Trim | |
| CLOTH UPHOLSTERY (STD) | STANDARAD |
| LEATHER UPHOLSTERY -inc: leather seating surfaces, leatherette seat sides/backs, leatherette door panels | $550 |
| Paint Type | |
| STANDARD PAINT | STANDARAD |
| CLEARCOAT METALLIC PAINT | $175 |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
|
Basic: 2 Years/24,000 Miles Drivetrain: 10 Years/100,000 Miles Corrosion: 6 Years/Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance: 2 Years/Unlimited Miles |
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