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Volkswagen Golf GTS

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 1 We 2 BC carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 7.00 s
0-60 mph 9.80 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 179 km/h (111 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 98.89 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 N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2475 mm
wheelbase 97.4 in
Length (milimeters) 3985 mm
Length (inches) 156.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1660 mm
Width (inches) 65.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1410 mm
Height (inches) 55.5 in
L:W ratio 1.61
Ground clearance (milimeters) 125 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 900 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1984 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 HR 13
Wheels 5.5 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.75
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 GTS PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1983

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