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1979 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1979, 1980, 1981

What is the body type, Volkswagen Golf I (3-door)?Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1979 Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp)?140 km/h | 86.99 mph
0-60 mph: 15.8 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)?50 Hp, 79 Nm
58.27 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)?1.1 l
1093 cm3
66.7 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Volkswagen 1.1 (50 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?3723 mm
146.57 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?1610 mm
63.39 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp)?750 kg
1653.47 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp)?1170 kg
2579.41 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?368 - 1102 l
13 - 38.92 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf I (3-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.1 (50 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg
33.23 UK mpg
11.76 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.6 l/100 km 35.64 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.15 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 15.8 sec
Maximum speed 140 km/h 86.99 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15 kg/Hp, 66.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.5 kg/Nm, 105.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 50 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 45.7 Hp/l
Torque 79 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 58.27 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code FA
Engine displacement 1093 cm3 66.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 69.5 mm 2.74 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio 8
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.25 l 3.43 US qt | 2.86 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Max. weight 1170 kg 2579.41 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 368 l 13 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1102 l 38.92 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3723 mm 146.57 in.
Width 1610 mm 63.39 in.
Height 1410 mm 55.51 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track 1389 mm 54.69 in.
Rear (Back) track 1356 mm 53.39 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 124 mm 4.88 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10 m 32.81 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm, Torsion
Front brakesDisc, 238.76 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 180.34 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 4.5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 4.5J x 13