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1981 Volkswagen Derby (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Derby Sedan 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

What is the body type, Volkswagen Derby (86C)?Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1981 Derby (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?135 km/h | 83.89 mph
0-100 km/h: 21.2 sec
0-60 mph: 20.1 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Derby Sedan 1981 1.0 (40 Hp)?40 Hp, 74 Nm
54.58 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Derby Sedan 1981 1.0 (40 Hp)?1.0 l
1043 cm3
63.65 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 Volkswagen 1.0 (40 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Derby (86C) Sedan 1981 1.0 (40 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 Volkswagen Derby Sedan?3975 mm
156.5 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Volkswagen Derby Sedan?1580 mm
62.2 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 Volkswagen Derby (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?715 kg
1576.31 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1981 Volkswagen Derby (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?1150 kg
2535.32 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 Volkswagen Derby Sedan?445 l
15.72 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Volkswagen Derby (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Derby (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Derby
Generation Derby (86C)
Modification (Engine) 1.0 (40 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1984 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg
35.76 UK mpg
12.66 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg
50.44 UK mpg
17.86 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h21.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph21.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 20.1 sec
Maximum speed 135 km/h 83.89 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 17.9 kg/Hp, 55.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.7 kg/Nm, 103.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 40 Hp @ 5300 rpm.
Power per litre 38.4 Hp/l
Torque 74 Nm @ 2700 rpm. 54.58 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code GL
Engine displacement 1043 cm3 63.65 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 715 kg 1576.31 lbs.
Max. weight 1150 kg 2535.32 lbs.
Max load 435 kg 959.01 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 445 l 15.72 cu. ft.
Max. roof load 50 kg 110.23 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 600 kg 1322.77 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 380 kg 837.76 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3975 mm 156.5 in.
Width 1580 mm 62.2 in.
Height 1355 mm 53.35 in.
Wheelbase 2335 mm 91.93 in.
Front track 1306 mm 51.42 in.
Rear (Back) track 1332 mm 52.44 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 118 mm 4.65 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 Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Torsion
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 4.5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 4.5J x 13