Compare: Volkswagen Polo 1981 Sedan 40 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo II Classic (86C)

Modification (Engine)

1.0 (40 Hp)

Start of production

1981

End of production

1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

19 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

19 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

18.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

138 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

19.1 kg/Hp, 52.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.5 kg/Nm, 95.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

40 Hp @ 5300 rpm.

Power per litre

38.4 Hp/l

Torque

73 Nm @ 2700 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1043 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

75 mm

Piston Stroke

59 mm

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l

Coolant

6.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

765 kg

Max. weight

1230 kg

Max load

465 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

240 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

915 l

Fuel tank capacity

42 l

Dimensions

Length

3725 mm

Width

1570 mm

Height

1350 mm

Wheelbase

2335 mm

Front track

1320 mm

Rear (Back) track

1345 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

105 mm

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 brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Tire size

155/70 R13

Wheel rim size