Technical Data - Volkswagen Transporter Instruction Manual

Technical data
Numerous European countries are starting to use the new international units for technical measurements.
Examples of these units are as follows:
Old unit New unit Remarks
t­
Output bhp kW (Kilowatt) 1 bhp
=
0.736 kW
Torque
Ib ft Nm (Newtonmeter) 11b ft
=
1 .36 Nm
Revolutions rpm
lImin1) new way of writing
Pressures psi bar pressure 1 psi
=
0.07 kg/cm2
=
0.07 bar
1) For example 2700/min
70
".