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1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI-VR6

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    1997 Volkswagen Golf

  • VIN 3VWHD81H0VM045581
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Volkswagen Golf with a 2.8L V6 SOHC 12V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Body Type
    HATCHBACK 2-DR
  • Make
    Volkswagen
    Series
    Golf
  • Trim Level
    GTI-VR6
    Origin
    MEXICO
  • Dimensions
  • Ground Clearance
    4.80 in.
    Front Shoulder Room
    54.00 in.
  • Rear Legroom
    31.50 in.
    Height, Overall (in)
    56.2
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    66.7
    Wheelbase (in)
    97.4
  • Track Front
    56.90 in.
    Track Rear
    56.50 in.
  • Wheelbase
    97.40 in.
    Height
    56.20 in.
  • Turning Diameter
    34.20 in.
    Front Legroom
    42.30 in.
  • Rear Shoulder Room
    54.60 in.
    Width
    66.70 in.
  • Length
    160.40 in.
    Cargo Volume
    17.50 cu.ft.
  • Front Headroom
    37.50 in.
    Rear Headroom
    37.40 in.
  • Passenger Volume
    86.80 cu.ft.
  • Drivetrain
  • Driveline
    FWD
    Transmission
    5-Speed Manual Overdrive
  • Engine Type
    2.8L V6 SOHC 12V
  • Braking
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
  • Rear Brake Type
    Disc
    Front Brake Type
    Disc
  • Suspension
  • Front Spring Type
    Coil
    Steering Type
    Rack & Pinion
  • Rear Spring Type
    Coil
    Rear Suspension
    Independent
  • Front Suspension
    Independent
  • Seating
  • Standard Seating
    5
    Leather Seat
    Optional
  • Weight
  • Standard Towing
    2000 lbs
    Curb Weight
    2800 lbs
  • Standard Payload
    968 lbs
    Maximum Towing
    2000 lbs
  • Maximum Payload
    968 lbs
  • Safety
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
    Power Door Locks
    Standard
  • Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Power Windows
    Standard
    Tilt Steering
    Standard
  • Rear Window Defogger
    Standard
    Cruise Control
    Standard
  • Tachometer
    Standard
    Manual Sunroof
    Standard
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Tires
    205/50R15
    Alloy Wheels
    Standard
  • Rear Tire Size
    P205/50R15
    Rear Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 6.5
  • Front Tire Size
    P205/50R15
    Front Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 6.5
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $19,710 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $18,198 USD
  • Engine
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    25
    Displacement
    2.8L/170
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    173 @ 4200
    SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    172 @ 5800
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    19
  • Fuel
  • Fuel Tank
    14.50 gallon
    MPG (hwy)
    25 miles/gallon
  • Fuel System
    SMPI
    MPG (city)
    19 miles/gallon

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