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Variants
4.2 FSI
4.2 FSI DCT
5.2 FSI
5.2 FSI DCT
5.2 FSI V10 plus
5.2 FSI V10 plus DCT
Renesis 2003
40th Anniversary
Revolution High-Power
Challenge High-Power
Type S
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
290 L / 10.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 295/30 R19
285/35 ZR20
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1252 mm / 49.3 in
1341 mm / 52.8 in
Size | Length
4440 mm / 174.8 in
4381 mm / 172.5 in
Size | Width
1894 mm / 74.6 in
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.8 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.0 m / 118.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
Fuel Economy
15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
306.0 km/h / 190.1 mph
Towing Capacity
695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
F136 YC
13B
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
11.2:1
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.7 L / 286.3 cu-in / 4691.0 cc
1.3 L / 79.8 cu-in / 1308.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
95.9 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol rotary2 engine
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2012 ~ 2015
2007 ~ 2010
Reviews
Neofiliac score
89%
84%
84%
Pros
- Improved V10 engine
- New DCT transmission
- Good handling
- Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
- Superb drivetrain
- Great, sensual styling
- Sophisticated double-wishbone suspension setup
- Compact engine and lightweight chassis
- Glorious 9000rpm redline
- Great weight distribution
- Double-wishbone + multilink suspension setup
- Great handling characteristics
Cons
- Very little cargo space
- Expensive
- Very high fuel consumption
- Not a thoroughbred
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