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VW Cabriolet

1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat (Triple White)

Basics:

  • Assembled by Karmann Coachworks GmbH, Osnabrück, Germany
  • Unit-body construction with additional structural reinforcements
  • Hand-fitted, insulated 3-Layer convertible top with heated rear glass window
  • Alpine White (L90E)

Engine:

  • 1.8L 4-cyl, 8-valve (2H), electronic fuel injection and ignition
  • Digifant-I (California) engine management system with on-board diagnostics capability
  • Catalyst and oxygen sensor / lambda control
  • 98 HP @ 5400RPM
  • 105 ft. lb. @ 300RPM
  • Transversely mounted

Drivetrain and Suspension:

  • 5-Speed close-ratio manual transaxle (3A)
  • Fully-synchronized forward speeds
  • MacPherson structs with coil springs and shock absorbers (front)
  • Semi-independent stabilizer axle with trailing arms, coil springs, and shock absorbers (rear)
  • Quick ratio power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

Features:

  • Driver-side airbag
  • Air conditioning
  • Power Windows with microprocessor-controlled express-down
  • FM AM Cassette security-coded Stereo with 6 Amplified Speakers*
  • Pleated leather sport bucket seats with height adjust (driver)
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Color-coordinated interior
  • Alloy Silverstone "Teardrop" Wheels, riding on Yokohama AVID H4S high-performance all-season tires
  • Full instrumentation (Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel Gauge, Coolant Temperature Gauge, Voltage Gauge, Oil Pressure Gauge, Oil Temperature Gauge)



    *Upgraded to Dolby Digital 5.1-capable amplified surround-sound speaker system with subwoofer (based on Boston Acoustics Digital Media Theater system)


Special thanks to Cabby-Info for model information.


 

List of Cars I'd like to try:

  • Alfa Romeo 159
  • Fiat 500
  • 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
  • 2009 Nissan 370Z
  • 2008 Lexus IS-F
  • 2007 Lexus IS 300
  • 2004 Scion tC
  • Volkswagen EOS
  • 2007 Toyota Yaris
  • 2005 Nissan Xterra
  • 1990-1997 Mazda Miata (Red), MT
  • Mazda RX-7 / RX-8, MT
  • 1995-1998 Oldsmobile Aurora (Black)
  • 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme / 442 with W-30 package
  • 2001 Acura RSX, MT
  • 1988-1991 Honda CRX HX / Si, MT
  • Acura NSX (Silver)
  • Cadillac Eldorado
  • Ford Mustang Convertable
  • Infinity G35 Coupe
  • Subaru Impreza WRX STI
  • 2003 BMW M3 Convertable SMG
  • 2004 Pontiac GTO
  • 1986- Buick Regal Turbo / Gran National (Black)
  • 1994- BMW M5
  • 1996 Chevorlet Caprice, Police Pursuit
  • Ford Crown Victoria, Police Intercepter

Cars I've Driven:

  • 1987 Nissan Sentra Sport Coupe, AT
  • 2008 Subaru WRX, AT
  • 2008 Ford Mustang Convertible V6, AT
  • 2001 BMW 328i, AT
  • 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat, MT
  • 1995 Nissan Maxima, AT
  • 1996 Toyota 4Runner, AT
  • 2005 Toyota Camry LE, AT
  • 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, AT
  • 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet, AT
  • 1990 Cadillac Seville, AT
  • 2003 Hummer H2, AT
  • 2003 Chevrolet Corvette, AT
  • 2003 Cadillac Escalade EST, AT
  • 2003 Pontiac Gran Prix GTP, AT
  • 2003 Saab 9-3 Arc, AT
  • 2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, AT
  • 1995 Toyota Corolla DX, AT
  • 2002 Ford Ranger, MT
  • 1986 Buick LeSabre Limited, AT
  • 2003 Honda Accord EX, AT
  • 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid, MT
  • 1991 Ford Econoline (UHAUL truck), AT
  • 1996 Acura Integra, AT
  • 1991 Honda Civic DX, AT
  • 1997 Honda Accord DX, AT
  • 1988 Toyota Camry, AT
  • 1990 Toyota Pick-Up Truck, MT
  • 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal Brougham, AT
  • 1994 Toyota Camry, MT

AT: Automatic Transmission, MT: Manual Transmission
 

 


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