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Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Golf
Generation

Golf I Cabrio (155)
Year of production

1979

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)

Power

70 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

110 Nm @ 2500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

10.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

14.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

150 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
70 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
48 Hp/l
Torque
110 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Engine displacement
1457 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
73.4 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)

910 kg

Max weight (kg)

1270 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

40 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

220 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3815 mm

Width (mm)

1610 mm

Height (mm)

1410 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2398 mm

Front track (mm)

1390 mm

Rear track (mm)

1358 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.3 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

Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Wheel rims size

5J x 13

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