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1981 Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C)?Sedan, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car, 1981 Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?138 km/h | 85.75 mph
0-100 km/h: 19 sec
0-60 mph: 18.1 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1981 1.0 (40 Hp)?40 Hp, 73 Nm
53.84 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo II Classic (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 Polo Sedan?3725 mm
146.65 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Volkswagen Polo Sedan?1570 mm
61.81 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?765 kg
1686.54 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1981 Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?1230 kg
2711.69 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 Volkswagen Polo Sedan?240 - 915 l
8.48 - 32.31 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Polo
Generation Polo II Classic (86C)
Modification (Engine) 1.0 (40 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 18.1 sec
Maximum speed 138 km/h 85.75 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 19.1 kg/Hp, 52.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.5 kg/Nm, 95.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 40 Hp @ 5300 rpm.
Power per litre 38.4 Hp/l
Torque 73 Nm @ 2700 rpm. 53.84 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
Cylinder Bore 75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 59 mm 2.32 in.
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Coolant 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 765 kg 1686.54 lbs.
Max. weight 1230 kg 2711.69 lbs.
Max load 465 kg 1025.15 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 240 l 8.48 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 915 l 32.31 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 42 l 11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3725 mm 146.65 in.
Width 1570 mm 61.81 in.
Height 1350 mm 53.15 in.
Wheelbase 2335 mm 91.93 in.
Front track 1320 mm 51.97 in.
Rear (Back) track 1345 mm 52.95 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 105 mm 4.13 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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Tires size 155/70 R13
Wheel rims size13