Performance Review: Volkswagen-VW Vento 2.8 VR6 - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Volkswagen-VW Vento Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Volkswagen-VW Vento 2.8 VR6 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Volkswagen-VW Vento has a 2792cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Vento shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Vento's Front Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1210 kgs (2667 lbs) this makes the Volkswagen-VW Vento 2.8 VR6 in the same weight category as the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Volkswagen-VW Vento shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 2792cc 12V V6 engine produces 174 bhp (129 kW) @ 5800 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 173 lb-ft (234.5 Nm) @ 4200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Volkswagen-VW Vento you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 4 Speed (168.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Volkswagen-VW Vento.

The Volkswagen-VW Vento has a Power to weight ratio of 143.8 bhp per ton and 142.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 Vento competing with the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 4 Speed (168.7 bhp per ton) or the 1992 Rover 200 220 Coupe Turbo (168.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Volkswagen-VW Vento generating around 142.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 (167.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works (167.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.7 secs, this made the Volkswagen-VW Vento 2.8 VR6 as fast as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (7.50 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue Wagon (7.50 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD Variant 2.0 TDi DSG (7.50 secs) the or the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT Premium (7.50 secs). This Volkswagen-VW Vento 2.8 VR6 is also faster than the 2013 BMW i3 0.6l Hybrid (7.60 secs) the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the and the 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 GTi (7.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Vento and the 1986 Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12

When talking about the performance of the Volkswagen-VW Vento on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.36 secs @ 89.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1986 Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 (15.29 secs), the 1953 Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 1900 Touring Coupe (15.30 secs), and the 2002 Alfa-Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6 Sportwagon (15.30 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Volkswagen-VW Vento 2.8 VR6 has a maximum speed of 140mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 Vento equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Volkswagen-VW Vento 2.8 VR6 then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (151 mph), or the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Edition 30 DSG (151 mph).

Related Links:

1992 Vento Rivals List.

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