Volkswagen Golf Mk3 2.9
140 kW190 PS188 hp245 Nm1994–1997
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- Power
- 140 kW 190 PS · 188 hp
- Torque
- 245 Nm 181 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
- Length
- 4,074 mm
- Displacement
- 2,900 cm³
Built 1994–1997, the Volkswagen Golf Mk3 2.9 ABV develops 140 kW (190 PS) and 245 Nm of torque from a 2.9-litre six-cylinder petrol engine.
No other petrol version of the Golf Mk3 matches its output among 2 petrol versions - that is 218% more than the entry 1.4 petrol (44 kW). The Golf Mk3 2.9 ABV is also the quickest to 100 km/h (6.7 s) and the fastest flat out (250 km/h). Rivals worth a side-by-side look against the Golf Mk3 2.9 ABV: the Ford Focus.
What the figures favour in the Golf Mk3 2.9 ABV
- Most powerful petrol version of the Golf Mk3: 140 kW (190 PS)
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the Golf Mk3 range: 6.7 s
- Highest top speed in the range: 250 km/h
- Most torque in the range: 245 Nm
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Engine
| Engine code | ABV |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,900 cm³ 2.9 l · 177 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 140 kW 190 PS · 188 hp |
| Torque | 245 Nm 181 lb-ft |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,074 mm 160.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,694 mm 66.7 in |
Production
| Years | 1994–1997 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Golf Mk3 (1991–2002) |
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