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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GL

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 86.40 mm 3.19 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1781 cc (108.683 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo Monomotronic fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 9.00 s
0-60 mph 12.70 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.20 s
Standing km 35.10 s
Top speed 172 km/h (107 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 83.03 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1023.1 kPa (148.4 psi)
Specific torque 81.41 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 445.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2475 mm
wheelbase 97.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4020 mm
Length (inches) 158.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1690 mm
Width (inches) 66.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1425 mm
Height (inches) 56.1 in
L:W ratio 1.62
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1084 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2390 lb
Weight distribuiton 62.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area 2.03 m2
Cx 0.61

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 3.67

General information

RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1991

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