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2008 Maybach 62
62 4dr Sdn
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1997 Volkswagen Cabrio
Cabrio 2dr Highline Convertible Manual
2008 Maybach 62
62 4dr Sdn
1997 Volkswagen Cabrio
Cabrio 2dr Highline Convertib...
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Sub-Compact
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V12 Gas I4
Displacement
5.5L/336 2.0L/121
Fuel System
Twin turbo SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
543 @ 5250 115 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
664 @ 2300-3000 122 @ 3200
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Trans Type
5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.59 3.46
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 1.94
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.29
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
.83 0.81
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.16 3.17
Clutch Size (in)
  -TBD-
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.82 3.67
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
10 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
16 31
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  -TBD-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  70
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
  6.7
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
6340 2701
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Wishbone Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Torsion-Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
  -TBD-
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
  -TBD-
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
  0.79
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes  
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.8 x 1.3 10.1 x 0.79
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.0 x 1.3  
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
  7.9 x 0.39
Tires
Front Tire Size
P275/50R19 P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size
P275/50R19 P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size
P275/50R19 Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.0 14 x 6
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.0 14 x 6
Spare Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.0 Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Recirculating-Ball Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
  17.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
  3.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
  32.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
48.6 -TBD-
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
29.1 14.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
150.7 97.4
Length, Overall (in)
242.7 160.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78 66.7
Height, Overall (in)
62 56.0
Tread Width, Front (in)
65.9 57.6
Tread Width, Rear (in)
66.7 56.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
  4.4
Liftover Height (in)
  -TBD-
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
17.7 7.8
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4 4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
114.3 81.9
Front Head Room (in)
38.8 38.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 42.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
62.2 54.1
Front Hip Room (in)
  -TBD-
Second Head Room (in)
38.4 36.6
Second Leg Room (in)
40.3 31.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.5 46.5
Second Hip Room (in)
  -TBD-
Summary
Vehicle Name
Maybach 62 Cabrio
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 2 Door Convertible