πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Volkswagen Golf MK1 GL Cabrio before facelift (1979 - 1988)

Volkswagen Golf MK1 GL Cabrio

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▢️ 1. Main ◀️

  • Class: C

  • Body type: 2-door Cabriolet

  • Transmision: 4-speed automatic

  • Drivetrain: FWD

  • Length: 3815 mm

  • Width: 1610 mm

  • Height: 1412 mm

  • Wheelbase: 2400 mm

  • Front wheeltrack: 1404 mm

  • Rear wheeltrack: 1372 mm

  • Front overhang: 759 mm

  • Rear overhang: 658 mm

  • Ground clearance: 125 mm

  • Basic tire size: 175/70 R13

  • Optional tire sizes: 185/60 R14; 175/65 R14

  • Front brake type: disc

  • Rear brake type: drum

  • Front suspension type: independent MacPherson struts and lower wishbones

  • Rear suspension type: semi-independent torsion beam with trailing arms

  • Own weight: 910 kg

  • Number of seats: 5

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▢️ 2. Engine ◀️

  • Model: 1.5

  • Produced: from 1978 to 1983

  • Displacement: 1457 cmΒ³

  • Engine type: 4-stroke petrol

  • Engine power: 70 hp (51 kW) at 5600 rpm

  • Maximum torque: 108 Nm at 2500 rpm

  • Engine mounting: at the front, transverselly

  • Position of the camshaft: SOHC

  • Number of cylinders: 4

  • Cylinder arrangement: inline

  • Number of valves: 8

  • Compression ratio: 8.0 : 1

  • Bore Γ— stroke: 79.5 mm Γ— 73.4 mm

  • Ignition type: electronic

  • Injection type: Solex carburetor

  • Maximum speed: 153 km/h

  • 0 - 100 km/h: 17 seconds

  • Engine code: JB

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