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Volkswagen Passat L Estate Diesel

Bodywork

type 4/5S EST
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.50 mm × 80.00 mm 3.01 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1471 cc (89.766 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 23.50:1
Fuel system Bo diesel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 52.91 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 700.5 kPa (101.6 psi)
Specific torque 55.74 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.96
Unitary capacity 367.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal D.
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2469 mm
wheelbase 97.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4265 mm
Length (inches) 167.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1615 mm
Width (inches) 63.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 945 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2083 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 45 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9.9 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 11.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.91
Final drive ratio 4.11

General information

RAC rating 14.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Volkswagen Passat L Estate Diesel PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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