Volkswagen Passat 2005: Body and Chassis for Volkswagen Parts at
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The Volkswagen Passat 2005 features a powerful design. The new
VW face with its chrome radiator represents the greatest design
progression since the creation of the series.
The new Passat is 4.77 metres long (+ 62mm), 1.82 metres wide (+
74mm) and 1.47 metres tall (+ 10 mm). The wheelbase measures
2.71 metres. One real indicator of outstanding quality is the
static torsional stiffness. .
Volkswagen is using the FSI engines with homogeneous direct
injection for the first time in the Passat. They deliver 85kW /
115hp, 110kW / 150hp and 147kW / 200hp (Turbo FSI).
The Passat TDI will also be available with a diesel particulate
filter. The most powerful TDI features the innovative Piezo
high-pressure unit-injector system. The petrol engines with
outputs of 85kW / 115hp, 110kW / 150hp and 147kW / 200hp can be
optionally combined with a driver-friendly six-speed automatic
gearbox
Using aluminum components (weight: -13.3 kilogrammes) guarantee
a maximum level of agility, comfort and safety, it has new
four-link rear axle, which has been decoupled from the body to
reduce noise, along with the McPherson front.
The chassis technology has been perfected with the ESP + Trailer
Stabilizations that comes as standard on all vehicles with a tow
bar. All Passats have 16-inch brakes with an integrated