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Volkswagen Golf GL

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.50 mm × 73.40 mm 3.13 in × 2.89 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1457 cc (88.912 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.20:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
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 89.74 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 879.7 kPa (127.6 psi)
Specific torque 70.01 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 364.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal D.
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3721 mm
Length (inches) 146.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1613 mm
Width (inches) 63.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1410 mm
Height (inches) 55.5 in
L:W ratio 1.55
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 780 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1720 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 Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.97
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 15.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1977 Volkswagen Golf GL PDF Manual
Designer Italdesign
Year 1977

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