Engineering:Volkswagen Passat Lingyu

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Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
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Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production2005–2011
AssemblyChina: Nanjing (2008–2009); Anting SAIC-VW)
DesignerMurat Günak
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutLongitudinal Front engine, front-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group B5 platform
RelatedŠkoda Superb (3U)
Volkswagen Passat (B5)
Powertrain
Engine1.8 L EA113 I4 (turbo petrol)
2.0 L EA113 I4 (petrol)
2.8 L BBG V6 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,803 mm (110.4 in)
Length4,789 mm (188.5 in)
Width1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height1,470 mm (57.9 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,426 kg (3,144 lb) to 1,580 kg (3,483 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Passat Classic V
SuccessorVolkswagen Passat (NMS)

The Volkswagen Passat Lingyu is a Chinese mid-size car produced by Volkswagen with its joint venture Shanghai Volkswagen plants in Anting and Nanjing.[1]

Overview

The Passat Lingyu was launched in November 2005 and replaced the Volkswagen Passat (B5) sold internationally. It is based on the same platform as the Škoda Superb I with more luxurious trim levels. In 2009, it was replaced by a facelift variant called the Volkswagen Passat New Lingyu.

2005–2009 Passat Lingyu rear

The Passat Lingyu was offered in following equipment lines: Standard (标准型), Luxury (豪华型), VIP and Flagship (旗舰型). The Standard had a four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1984 cc and a power of 85 kW. The Luxury and the VIP were delivered with a turbo engine with a displacement of 1781 cc and a power of 110 kW. The Flagship was the top model of the Lingyu lineup. It was motorized with a V6 engine with a displacement of 2771 cc and a power of 140 kW.

The car was designed by Istanbul-born car designer Murat Günak.[2]

Volkswagen built 20 examples of fuel-cell Passat Lingyu in mid-2008 to be presented at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.[3]

Facelift

A facelifted version was launched in 2009 and replaced the Volkswagen Passat Lingyu.[4][5] The Passat New Lingyu was offered in following equipment lines: Zenjie, Zenping, Zenxiang, Zhizen and Zenshi.

The following engines were offered: 1984 cc (85 kW); 1781 cc (110 kW); 2771 cc (140 kW).

The Passat New Lingyu was replaced by the Volkswagen Passat NMS in April 2011.

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