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1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

What is the body type, Volkswagen Jetta I?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1979 Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp)?148 km/h | 91.96 mph
0-60 mph: 14 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)?60 Hp, 95 Nm
70.07 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)?1.3 l
1272 cm3
77.62 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Volkswagen 1.3 (60 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Jetta I Sedan 1979 1.3 (60 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 Jetta Sedan?4188 mm
164.88 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?1610 mm
63.39 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp)?810 kg
1785.74 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp)?1240 kg
2733.73 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?629 l
22.21 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Jetta
Generation Jetta I
Modification (Engine) 1.3 (60 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 14 sec
Maximum speed 148 km/h 91.96 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 13.5 kg/Hp, 74.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.5 kg/Nm, 117.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 47.2 Hp/l
Torque 95 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 70.07 lb.-ft. @ 3600 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 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio 8.2
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 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 810 kg 1785.74 lbs.
Max. weight 1240 kg 2733.73 lbs.
Max load 430 kg 947.99 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 629 l 22.21 cu. ft.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4188 mm 164.88 in.
Width 1610 mm 63.39 in.
Height 1410 mm 55.51 in.
Wheelbase 2398 mm 94.41 in.
Front track 1389 mm 54.69 in.
Rear (Back) track 1356 mm 53.39 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 front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Trailing arm, Torsion
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13