The Volkswagen Rabbit S is a hatchback with 3 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers its power to the front wheels.
Its 5 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated powerplant has 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 2.5 litres. In this application it provides power and torque figures of 168 bhp (170 PS/125 kW) at 5700 rpm and 240 Nm (177 lbft/24.5 kgm) at 4250 rpm respectively.
A 6 speed automatic 'box supplies the power to the driven wheels.
Its quoted weight at the kerb is 1379 kg.
Its maximum speed stated is 209 km/h (130 mph), quoted fuel consumption figures are 21/29 US MPG EPA city/highway.
Full specs
Body type
3 door hatchback with 4/5 seats
Length
4211 mm
Weight
1379 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.5 litre
Cylinders
5, Straight
Power
170 PS / 168 bhp / 125 kW @ 5700 rpm
Torque
240 Nm / 177 ft.lb / 24.5 kgm @ 4250 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 8 s
Top speed
209 km/h / 130 mph
Economy
21/29 US MPG EPA city/highway
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S Automatic Spezifikationen