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Volkswagen Golf C 1.6

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 77.40 mm 3.19 in × 3.05 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1595 cc (97.333 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 So 34 PC 5 carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 8.40 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 167 km/h (104 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 83.91 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 984.8 kPa (142.8 psi)
Specific torque 78.37 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 398.75 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) 870 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1918 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 175/70 SR 13
Wheels 5.5 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.91
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 1983 Volkswagen Golf C 1.6 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1983

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