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Volkswagen Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp) 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
Volkswagen Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp) 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp) 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Polo
Generation

Polo I (86)
Year of production

1975

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

3

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

0.9 (40 Hp)

Power

40 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

61 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

7.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

21.7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

132 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
40 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre
44.7 Hp/l
Torque
61 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine displacement
895 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
69.5 mm
Piston stroke
59 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

685 kg

Max weight (kg)

1100 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

36 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

285 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

900 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3500 mm

Width (mm)

1559 mm

Height (mm)

1344 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2330 mm

Front track (mm)

1296 mm

Rear track (mm)

1312 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

9.6 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

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