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Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Golf
Generation

Golf I (5-door)
Year of production

1979

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.3 (60 Hp)

Power

60 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

95 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Maximum speed (km/h)

150 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
60 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
47.2 Hp/l
Torque
95 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine displacement
1272 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
75.01 mm
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

775 kg

Max weight (kg)

1200 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

40 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

368 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1102 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3723 mm

Width (mm)

1610 mm

Height (mm)

1410 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2400 mm

Front track (mm)

1389 mm

Rear track (mm)

1361 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

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

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm, Torsion

Front brakes

Disc, 238.76 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 180.34 mm

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 5J x 13Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13

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