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1975 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1)?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1975 Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?172 km/h | 106.88 mph
0-60 mph: 12.6 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1975 1.6 (85 Hp)?85 Hp, 127 Nm
93.67 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1975 1.6 (85 Hp)?1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1975 Volkswagen 1.6 (85 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) Station wagon (estate) 1975 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, 1975 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?4265 mm
167.91 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1975 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?1615 mm
63.58 in.
What is the curb weight, 1975 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?920 kg
2028.25 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1975 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?1420 kg
3130.56 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1975 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?699 - 1461 l
24.68 - 51.59 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1975 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp) 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat Variant (B1)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (85 Hp)
Start of production 1975 year
End of production 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg
25.45 UK mpg
9.01 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg
39.23 UK mpg
13.89 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 12.6 sec
Maximum speed 172 km/h 106.88 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 138 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 85 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 53.5 Hp/l
Torque 127 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 93.67 lb.-ft. @ 3500 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 SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Coolant 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 920 kg 2028.25 lbs.
Max. weight 1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Max load 500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 699 l 24.68 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1461 l 51.59 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 450 kg 992.08 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4265 mm 167.91 in.
Width 1615 mm 63.58 in.
Height 1359 mm 53.5 in.
Wheelbase 2469 mm 97.2 in.
Front track 1341 mm 52.8 in.
Rear (Back) track 1349 mm 53.11 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 122 mm 4.8 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 Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc, 238.76 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 180.34 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size Front wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Rear wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13