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Volkswagen Golf C 1.3

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 75.00 mm × 72.00 mm 2.95 in × 2.83 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.3 litre 1272 cc (77.622 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 1 So 31 PC 7 carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 10.30 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 151 km/h (94 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 63.91 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 948.4 kPa (137.6 psi)
Specific torque 75.47 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 318 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2475 mm
wheelbase 97.4 in
Length (milimeters) 3985 mm
Length (inches) 156.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1665 mm
Width (inches) 65.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1415 mm
Height (inches) 55.7 in
L:W ratio 1.61
Ground clearance (milimeters) 125 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 845 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1863 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.340
Frontal area 1.91 m2
Cx 0.65

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 155 SR 13
Wheels 5 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.89
Final drive ratio 4.06

General information

RAC rating 14.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1983 Volkswagen Golf C 1.3 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1983

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