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1979 1.3 (60 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Golf

Modification

1.3 (60 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1979

End of production

1983

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal
8.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

1272 cm³ 77.62 cu. In.

Power

60 hp (at 5600 rpm)

Torque

95 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 70.07 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

150 km/h 93 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

Length

3723 mm 146.57 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Doors

3

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5J x 13

FULL SPECS

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

150 km/h 93 mph

Acceleration

0 - 60 mph

13.5 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

GF

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1272 cm³ 77.62 cu. In.

Power

60 hp (at 5600 rpm)

Torque

95 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 70.07 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

75.01 mm 2.95 in

Piston Stroke

72 mm 2.83 in

Compression ratio

8.2

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.71 US qt
3.08 UK qt

Coolant

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3723 mm 146.57 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in

Front track

1389 mm 54.69 in

Rear (Back) track

1361 mm 53.58 in

Ride height

124 mm 4.88 in

Turning diameter

10 m 32.81 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc, 238.76 mm

- Rear

Drum, 180.34 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm, Torsion

Wheel rims

5J x 13

Rear wheel rims

5J x 13

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

Max. weight

1170 kg 2579.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

368 l 13 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1102 l 38.92 cu ft

- Max. roof load

420 kg 925.9 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

800 kg 1763.7 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

400 kg 881.8 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.3 (60 Hp) is made in 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983