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Key specs

Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.6 (85 Hp) /Coupe 1974 - 1977/
What is the body type of Volkswagen Scirocco I (53)?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.6 (85 Hp)?
7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
How fast is 1974 Scirocco I (53) 1.6 (85 Hp)?
175 km/h | 109 mph
0-100 km/h: 11 sec
0-60 mph: 10.5 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 1974 1.6 (85 Hp)?
85 Hp, 125 Nm
92 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 1974 1.6 (85 Hp)?
1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1974 Volkswagen 1.6 (85 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) Coupe 1974 1.6 (85 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe?
3885 mm
152.95 in.
What is the width of 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe?
1624 mm
63.94 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.6 (85 Hp)?
800 kg
1764 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.6 (85 Hp)?
1170 kg
2579 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe?
347 - 533 l
12.3 - 18.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.6 (85 Hp)?
4, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Generation
Scirocco I (53)
Modification (Engine)
1.6 (85 Hp)
Start of production
March, 1974
End of production
August, 1977
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg
50.4 UK mpg
17.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
10.5 sec
Maximum speed
175 km/h 109 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.4 kg/Hp, 106.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.4 kg/Nm, 156.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
85 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
53.5 Hp/l
Torque
125 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 92 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
FR
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
8.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
800 kg 1764 lbs.
Max. weight
1170 kg 2579 lbs.
Max load
370 kg 816 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
347 l 12.3 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
533 l 18.8 cu. ft.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
800 kg 1764 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
400 kg 882 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
3885 mm 152.95 in.
Width
1624 mm 63.94 in.
Height
1309 mm 51.54 in.
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track
1390 mm 54.72 in.
Rear (Back) track
1350 mm 53.15 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
125 mm 4.92 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
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
175/70 R13
Wheel rim size
5J x 13