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Volkswagen Passat LS

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 7.40:1
Fuel system 1 Solex H 35 PDSI (T) carburettor
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 145 km/h (90 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 72.32 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 862.8 kPa (125.1 psi)
Specific torque 68.66 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.96
Unitary capacity 367.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2470 mm
wheelbase 97.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4280 mm
Length (inches) 168.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1600 mm
Width (inches) 63 in
Height (milimeters) 1355 mm
Height (inches) 53.3 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 885 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1951 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 155 SR 13
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 239 mm
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 LS PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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