Volkswagen Magellan

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The Volkswagen Magellan is a concept car which comes with a W8 engine and can give out a power of 202 kW / 275 bhp. The suspension works well with the hydraulic shock absorbers and the four wheel drive.

These technical specifications actually indicate a SUV for it’s off road mechanisms but the Volkswagen Magellan is cross over vehicle which serves more than one category at the same time.

Cross over is the buzz word in the car design industry as its applications are in more than one area. The Volkswagen Magellan is a multi purpose vehicle or MPV.  The Magellan measures 4685 mm in length and 1860mm in width which is very similar in dimensions of an SUV.

But the height is what is different and makes it an MPV and cross over on estates. So this car can be an ideal family car with the estate kind of status and the SUV kind of utility. The typical characteristics of this vehicle is it offers high seating positions and off road capability as well as spaciousness, luxury and comforts , boot space and agility while handling the car. On the whole the Volkswagen Magellan can make it as a SUV for families.


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Volkswagen Magellan Car Specifications

 

Manufactured In Germany
Numbers Manufactured N/A (Prototype)
Produced in 2002
Engine 72º W 8
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 4.003 liter / 244.3 cu in
Bore / Stroke 84.0 mm (3.3 in) / 90.3 mm (3.6 in)
Compression 10.8:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 275 bhp / 205 KW @ 6000 rpm
Torque 370 Nm / 273 ft lbs @ 2750 rpm
BHP/Liter 69 bhp / liter


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