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Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp) 1990, 1991
Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp) 1990, 1991
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp) 1990, 1991

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Golf
Generation

Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)
Year of production

1990

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

3

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp)

Power

160 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

225 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

12.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

216 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
160 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
89.8 Hp/l
Torque
225 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine displacement
1781 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1080 kg

Max weight (kg)

1530 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

55 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

330 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1145 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4040 mm

Width (mm)

1700 mm

Height (mm)

1405 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2475 mm

Front track (mm)

1437 mm

Rear track (mm)

1432 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

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Elastic beam

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

195/50 R15

Rear tires size

195/50 R15

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 15

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