Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (58 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (58 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

General information

Name

Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (58 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Year of production

1973

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

3

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

1.6 (58 Hp)

Power

58 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

111 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

21 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

132 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
58 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
36.6 Hp/l
Torque
111 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
1584 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
180° flat V-engine
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Piston stroke
69 mm
Compression ratio
7.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

900 kg

Max weight (kg)

1320 kg

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

81 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

244 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4040 mm

Width (mm)

1606 mm

Height (mm)

1438 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2400 mm

Front track (mm)

1326 mm

Rear track (mm)

1361 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Torsion

Rear suspension system

Independent, spring, Transverse stabilizer, Torsion

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Wheel rims size

5J x 14

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