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Volkswagen Bora 1J

1998–2005
Community-sourced·updated August 3, 2026·1 sources
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The VW Bora 1J catalogue spans naturally aspirated 1.6 (8v/16v) and 2.0 8v petrol fours, the 1.8 20v (aspirated AGN and 150 hp 1.8T turbo), the five-cylinder 2.3 V5 and 2.8 VR6 24v, plus the EU-market EA188 1.9 TDI diesel range (officially petrol-only in Russia), driving front or 4Motion wheels via 5/6-speed manuals or a 4-speed Tiptronic auto.

Filtered: 1.6-16V · 1.6 16v (AZD/BCB, 105 hp).

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