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1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

What is the body type, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car, 1979 Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?172 km/h | 106.88 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.2 sec
0-60 mph: 9.7 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979 GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?110 Hp, 140 Nm
103.26 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979 GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Volkswagen GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio Cabriolet 1979 GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?3815 mm
150.2 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?1630 mm
64.17 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?940 kg
2072.35 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?1270 kg
2799.87 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?220 l
7.77 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf I Cabrio
Modification (Engine) GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)
Start of production March, 1979 year
End of production August, 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg
8.93 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg
39.79 UK mpg
14.08 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.7 sec
Maximum speed 172 km/h 106.88 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.5 kg/Hp, 117 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 110 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre 69.3 Hp/l
Torque 140 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 103.26 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code EG
Engine displacement 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 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 940 kg 2072.35 lbs.
Max. weight 1270 kg 2799.87 lbs.
Max load 330 kg 727.53 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 220 l 7.77 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3815 mm 150.2 in.
Width 1630 mm 64.17 in.
Height 1395 mm 54.92 in.
Wheelbase 2398 mm 94.41 in.
Front track 1404 mm 55.28 in.
Rear (Back) track 1372 mm 54.02 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 117 mm 4.61 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.3 m 33.79 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size5.5J x 13