Specs for 96 VW golf GTI
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The 1996 GTI is available in two models--GTI and GTI-VR6. The base model GTI has a standard 115 horsepower 4-cylinder engine, while the VR6 sports a 172 horsepower V6 engine with five-speed manual transmission. Both models feature daytime running lights, anti-lock brakes, dual air bags and side impact protection. The VR6 offers standard traction control and power windows. Standard features also include rear spoiler, theft deterrent system, sport bucket seating and central power locking system. Additional features include air conditioning, rear window washer and power remote hatch release. A six-disc CD changer and clearcoat paint are optional for both models, while the GTI offers an optional four- speed automatic transmission.
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Reguler GTI:
2.0 Liters
2 valves per cylinder
Single cam
115 HP
122 Torque
10:1 compression
2550 Curb Weight
4-lug 14 inch wheels
10.1 inch disc brakes (Front)
Black side mirrors
Not worth getting
VR6 GTI
2.8 liters
172 HP
173 Torque
2 Valves per cylinder
Some people call them Dual cam, some call the single cam. To me they are really single cam engine (I can explain more about this if you want).
10:1 compression ratio
2800 curb weight
5 lug 15 in wheels
11.3 disc brakes (Front)
Color matched side mirrors
2.0 Liters
2 valves per cylinder
Single cam
115 HP
122 Torque
10:1 compression
2550 Curb Weight
4-lug 14 inch wheels
10.1 inch disc brakes (Front)
Black side mirrors
Not worth getting
VR6 GTI
2.8 liters
172 HP
173 Torque
2 Valves per cylinder
Some people call them Dual cam, some call the single cam. To me they are really single cam engine (I can explain more about this if you want).
10:1 compression ratio
2800 curb weight
5 lug 15 in wheels
11.3 disc brakes (Front)
Color matched side mirrors
Last edited by BisquitMan; 01-06-2006 at 04:14 AM.
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Well some people call them DOHC because the VR has one cylinder head with two camshafts. I consider it (as well as many others) to be a single cam engine. The reason being is that each cam works only three cylinders. One cam controls the intake and exhaust valves for the rearward three cyliders, the other cam controls the valves for the frontward three cylinders. Therefore the engine is really based on a single cam set-up. If the VR was a conventional designed V6 (60 or 90 degree) with two separate cylinders heads, there would only be one cam per head. If you look at VR6 engine cover from 1992-1996 they all say VR6 DOHC. VW changed it to VR6 2.8 in the middle of 1997 because of this exact arguement.
