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1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX

WVWEE83A2VB010079
2.8L V6 SOHC 12V
Engine
FWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
GERMANY
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Volkswagen Passat

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID WVW Volkswagen · Europe · Germany
VDS · Descriptor EE83A Passat GLX
VIS · Vehicle ID 2VB010079 1997 · Serial 010079

Basic Information

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
TrimGLX
Body StyleSEDAN 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerVolkswagen
CountryGERMANY

Engine & Performance

Engine2.8L V6 SOHC 12V
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeB
Serial Number010079

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Volkswagen
Model Passat
Trim Level GLX

Engine & Performance

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 173 @ 4200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 172 @ 5800
Fuel System SMPI
Displacement 2.8L/170
Engine Type 2.8L V6 SOHC 12V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 3097
Curb Weight-manual 3142
Overall Length 181.50
Overall Width 67.50
Overall Height 56.40
Wheelbase 103.30
Standard Seating 5
Standard Towing 2000
Maximum Towing 2000
Standard Payload 1114
Maximum Payload 1114
Height, Overall (in) 56.4
Wheelbase (in) 103.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.5

Features & Options

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

Fuel & Economy

Tank 18.50
Fuel Economy-city 18 - 19
Fuel Economy-highway 25 - 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
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 GERMANY
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Turning Diameter 38.20
Tires 215/50R15
Front Headroom 37.80
Rear Headroom 36.60
Front Legroom 45.10
Rear Legroom 37.00
Front Shoulder Room 55.00
Rear Shoulder Room 54.00
Ground Clearance 4.40
Track Front 58.40
Track Rear 56.20
Passenger Volume 98.70
Cargo Volume 14.40
MSRP $21,890
Dealer Invoice $19,694
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Tire Size P215/50R15
Front Tire Size P215/50R15
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6

Pattern Information

PatternWVWEE83A V
WMI WVW (Germany, Europe)