Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.9 VR6 Syncro (gen 3)

Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.9 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.9 VR6 Syncro has been produced from August, 1995 to January, 1997. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.9 litres, which produces power of 190 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Golf 1992 - 1997 version and torque 245 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 260 000 and 430 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Golf 2.9 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.9 VR6 Syncro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. Instead of a center differential, a viscous coupling is installed with a freewheel mechanism to disengage the driven axle during braking. Under normal driving conditions, 95% of the torque is transferred to the front axle. If slippage occurs, the coupling locks and up to nearly 100% of the torque is automatically transferred to the rear axle. If one front and one rear wheel lose traction, the car will not move.
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.9 VR6 Syncro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 224 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.9 VR6 Syncro fuel consumption is 11.1 litres per 100km (9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 16.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf 1992

Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.9 VR6 Syncro technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 2.9 VR6 Syncro
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1995. August ... 1997. January 
Engine: 2861 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 282 g/km
Power: 190 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 245 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 224 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.1 (combined) 16.1 (urban) 8.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100km (20.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.02m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.40m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 230 litres
Trunk max capacity: 587 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1800 kg

Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.9 VR6 Syncro engine ABV

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 260,000 to 430,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2861 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.3 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.9 VR6 Syncro oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power 184 - 190 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 245 NM ON 4200 RPM
Start of production (year) 1991
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Corrado

All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [1992 - 1997] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.4 Jan 1992 — Aug 1995 1.4 Petrol 60 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.4 Aug 1995 — Nov 1997

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 60 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.6 Jan 1992 — Aug 1995 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.6 Aug 1995 — Nov 1997 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.6 Jan 1997 — Nov 1997 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 Jan 1997 — Nov 1997 1.8 Petrol 75 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 1.8 Petrol 75 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.8 Syncro 4x4 Sep 1993 — Jan 1997 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.9 Diesel

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 64 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.9 SDI Jun 1995 — Nov 1997

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 64 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.9 TD 1.9 Diesel 75 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 TDI Sep 1993 — Nov 1997

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI Mar 1996 — Nov 1997 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Nov 1997

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Nov 1997

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.0 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 2.0 Mar 1996 — Nov 1997 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.0 GTI 16V Jan 1992 — Jan 1997 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 10.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 2.8 VR6 Jan 1993 — Nov 1997 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 2.9 VR6 Syncro 4x4 Aug 1995 — Jan 1997

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds

2.9 Petrol 190 HP 11.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 reviews
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