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1998 Volkswagen GTI VR6

3VWHD61H0WM280827
2.8L V6 DOHC 24V
Engine
5-Speed Manual Overdrive
Transmission
FWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
MEXICO
Built in
No factory image on file
1998 Volkswagen GTI

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 3VW Volkswagen · North America · Mexico
VDS · Descriptor HD61H GTI VR6
VIS · Vehicle ID 0WM280827 1998 · Serial 280827

Basic Information

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGTI
Year1998
TrimVR6
Body StyleHATCHBACK 2-DR
Doors2
ManufacturerVolkswagen
CountryMEXICO

Engine & Performance

Engine2.8L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission5-Speed Manual Overdrive
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeM
Serial Number280827

Basic Information

Model Year 1998
Make Volkswagen
Model GTI
Trim Level VR6

Engine & Performance

Displacement 2.8L/170
Fuel System SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 172 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 173 @ 4200
Engine Type 2.8L V6 DOHC 24V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 5M OD
Transmission-long 5-Speed Manual Overdrive
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-manual 2800
Overall Length 160.40
Overall Width 66.70
Overall Height 56.20
Wheelbase 97.40
Standard Seating 5
Standard Towing 2000
Maximum Towing 2000
Standard Payload 1030
Maximum Payload 1030
Wheelbase (in) 97.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.7
Height, Overall (in) 56.2

Color Options

Interior Trim
Exterior Color

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Cassette Player Standard
Leather Seat Optional
Alloy Wheels Standard
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 14.50
Fuel Economy-city 19
Fuel Economy-highway 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
Front Side Airbag Optional
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in MEXICO
Body Style HATCHBACK 2-DR
Turning Diameter 34.20
Tires 205/50R15
Front Headroom 37.50
Rear Headroom 37.40
Front Legroom 42.30
Rear Legroom 31.50
Front Shoulder Room 54.00
Rear Shoulder Room 54.60
Ground Clearance 4.80
Track Front 56.90
Track Rear 56.50
Passenger Volume 86.80
Cargo Volume 17.50
MSRP $20,235
Dealer Invoice $18,678
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Tire Size P205/50R15
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Front Tire Size P205/50R15

Pattern Information

Pattern3VWHD61H W
WMI 3VW (Mexico, North America)