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Volkswagen Corrado Typ 53I (1988–1995) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 1.8 16V Automatic | 5 | 136 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.8 G60 Automatic | 5 | 160 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2.0i | 5 | 115 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2.0i 16V Automatic | 5 | 136 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2.8 VR6 Automatic | 5 | 178 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2.9 VR6 Automatic | 5 | 190 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Volkswagen Corrado Typ 53I overview
The Volkswagen Corrado (Typ 53I) is the 1st generation of the Corrado, built from 1988 to 1995. It is offered as a Coupe with 6 engines (petrol), from 115 HP to 190 HP. The 1.8 16V (136 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 s, reaches a top speed of 210 km/h and is 4050 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Corrado have?
The Volkswagen Corrado (Typ 53I) has 115 HP to 190 HP, depending on the engine: 2.0 Ea827 (115 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (136 HP), 2.0 Ea113 (136 HP), 1.8 G60 (160 HP), 2.8 Vr6 (178 HP), 2.9 Vr6 (190 HP).
What engines are available for the Volkswagen Corrado?
The Volkswagen Corrado is available with 6 engines: 2.0 Ea827 (115 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (136 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea113 (136 HP, petrol), 1.8 G60 (160 HP, petrol), 2.8 Vr6 (178 HP, petrol), 2.9 Vr6 (190 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Corrado?
The Volkswagen Corrado is 4050 mm long, 1690 mm wide, 1310 mm tall, with a 2470 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Volkswagen Corrado?
The Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 16V (136 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 s and has a top speed of 210 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Volkswagen Corrado 53l |
|---|---|
| Year | 1989–1991 |
| Platform | VW A Platform / A2 |
| Variant | 1.8 16V (136 Hp) |
| Body type | coupe |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Power & torque
| Power | 136 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5800 rpm |
| Torque | 180 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 4400 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 210 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 s |
| 0–62 mph | 9.3 s |
Engine
| Engine code | KR |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1781 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 86.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Oil capacity | 4.0 L |
| Coolant | 5.5 L |
| Engine layout | Front Transverse |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | 02a |
| Gearbox manufacturer | vw |
Dimensions
| Length | 4050 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm |
| Height | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm |
| Front track | 1435 mm |
| Rear track | 1430 mm |
| Boot space | 235 – 810 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1175 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1545 kg |
| Max load | 370 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 7.6 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 6.0 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 70.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Suspension With Traction Connecting Levers |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 195/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims | 6.5J x 15 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.2 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1989 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1991 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.