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VOLKSWAGEN Passat 2.8 V6

1996 - 2000

The fifth generation of Volkswagen Passat was officially unveiled in 1996 when the German carmaker Volkswagen rolled out a new sedan version of the popular model. Although it was presented to the European public in 1996, it only arrived in North ... >> Read more

VOLKSWAGEN Passat

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Technical Data:

 
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2771 cm3
Power [KW(hp)/RPM]:142(193)/6000
Torque:206.5/3200 lb-ft/RPM (280/3200 Nm/RPM)
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Petrol
CO˛ Emissions:252 g/km
 

Features:

 
ABS: y
EBA: u
EBD: y
ESP: o
Side-impact Head Protection Curtain Airbags For Front And Rear Occupants: u
Side Curtain Airbags For Front Occupants Only: o
Driver Airbag Only: u
Driver And Passenger Airbags: y
Driver And Front Passenger Side Airbags: y
Active Front Head Restraints: y
ISOFIX: o
Child Safety Locks On Rear Doors: y
Side-impact Door Beams: y
LEGEND:   y = standard n = model dependent o = optional u = unavailable
 

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