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Specs of Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.3 G40 (116 Hp) /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.3 G40 (116 Hp) /Sedan 1987 - 1990/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C)?
Sedan, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 1987 Polo II Classic (86C) 1.3 G40 (116 Hp)?
195 km/h | 121 mph
What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1987 1.3 G40 (116 Hp)?
116 Hp, 148 Nm
109 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1987 1.3 G40 (116 Hp)?
1.3 l
1272 cm3
77.62 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Volkswagen 1.3 G40 (116 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) Sedan 1987 1.3 G40 (116 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1987 Volkswagen Polo Sedan?
3725 mm
146.65 in.
What is the width of 1987 Volkswagen Polo Sedan?
1570 mm
61.81 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1987 Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.3 G40 (116 Hp)?
765 kg
1687 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.3 G40 (116 Hp)?
1230 kg
2712 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1987 Volkswagen Polo Sedan?
240 - 915 l
8.5 - 32.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.3 G40 (116 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
1.3 G40 (116 Hp)
Start of production
1987
End of production
1990
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
195 km/h 121 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.6 kg/Hp, 151.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.2 kg/Nm, 193.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
116 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
91.2 Hp/l
Torque
148 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 109 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
PY
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
8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Supercharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
5.6 l 5.92 US qt | 4.93 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
765 kg 1687 lbs.
Max. weight
1230 kg 2712 lbs.
Max load
465 kg 1025 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
240 l 8.5 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
915 l 32.3 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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Torsion bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
155/70 R13
Wheel rim size
13