VOLKSWAGEN Sharan · 2.8 VR6 Carat · Minivan · 1996 ‐ 1997

Production modification 2.8 VR6 Carat of car models Sharan was launched in 1996 by Volkswagen, and lasted until 1997. The weight of the car is 1.8 tons and a length of 4.6 m, It is shaped as minivan with 5 doors, and may be placed in a 5 men including the driver.

«Sharan 2.8 VR6 Carat» have a front wheel drive vehicle with a 4-speed automatic gear shift. This auto can be accelerated for 13.2 seconds to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 195 km/h, due to a 6-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which generate a max power of 174 hp at 5800 rpm.

Fuel rate is 17.6 liters in the city driving mode, on the track 9.7 liters, and the average fuel consumption is 12.7 l per 100 km. Tank volume is 75 liters of petrol, what lets to drive approximately 591 km unrefueled.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have disks brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension type «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 215/60HR15.

Volkswagen Sharan is not certified for Euro NCAP crash test. Furthermore to active safety features (ABS, Traction control), it is also equipped with passive safety (passenger, driver airbags).