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Specs of Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp) /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983/

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Key specs:
Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp)
/Hatchback 1979 - 1983/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)?Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1979 Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp)?150 km/h | 93.21 mph
0-60 mph: 13.5 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)?60 Hp, 95 Nm
70.07 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)?1.3 l
1272 cm3
77.62 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Volkswagen 1.3 (60 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) Hatchback 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?3723 mm
146.57 in.
What is the width of 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?1610 mm
63.39 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp)?775 kg
1708.58 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp)?1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?368 - 1102 l
13 - 38.92 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp) - Full specifications

General information

BrandVolkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf I (5-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.3 (60 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5

Performance specs

Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 13.5 sec
Maximum speed 150 km/h 93.21 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power 60 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 47.2 Hp/l
Torque 95 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 70.07 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code GF
Engine displacement 1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 75.01 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
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
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Coolant 4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 775 kg 1708.58 lbs.
Max. weight 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Max load 425 kg 936.96 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 1361 mm 53.58 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 bar
Front brakesDisc, 238.76 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 180.34 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13