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1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 1981, 1982

What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat (B2)?Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1981 Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)?170 km/h | 105.63 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.8 sec
0-60 mph: 12.2 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 1981 1.6 (85 Hp)?85 Hp, 127 Nm
93.67 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 1981 1.6 (85 Hp)?1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 Volkswagen 1.6 (85 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Passat (B2) Hatchback 1981 1.6 (85 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 Passat Hatchback?4435 mm
174.61 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback?1685 mm
66.34 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)?930 kg
2050.3 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)?1350 kg
2976.24 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback?480 - 1542 l
16.95 - 54.46 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp) 1981, 1982 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B2)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (85 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12.2 sec
Maximum speed 170 km/h 105.63 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.9 kg/Hp, 91.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 85 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 53.5 Hp/l
Torque 127 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 93.67 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code YP
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 8.2
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 2.84 l 3 US qt | 2.5 UK qt
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Coolant 5.3 l 5.6 US qt | 4.66 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 930 kg 2050.3 lbs.
Max. weight 1350 kg 2976.24 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 480 l 16.95 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1542 l 54.46 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4435 mm 174.61 in.
Width 1685 mm 66.34 in.
Height 1385 mm 54.53 in.
Wheelbase 2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front track 1400 mm 55.12 in.
Rear (Back) track 1408 mm 55.43 in.
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 Coil spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size13