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Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Golf
Generation

Golf I (5-door)
Year of production

1976

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.5 D (50 Hp)

Power

50 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

82 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

15.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

140 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
50 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
34 Hp/l
Torque
82 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine displacement
1471 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
23.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Fuel type
Diesel
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

830 kg

Max weight (kg)

1250 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)

1356 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.5 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

McPherson, Coil spring, Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Trailing arm, Torsion

Front brakes

Disc, 238.76 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 180.34 mm

Front tires size

175/70 R13

Rear tires size

175/70 R13

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 4.5J x 13Rear wheel rims: 4.5J x 13

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