1975 1.6 (75 Hp)

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Volkswagen Golf I (3-door)

Modification

1.6 (75 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1975

End of production

1977

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

45 l 11.89 US gal
9.9 UK gal

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

75 hp (at 5600 rpm)

Torque

119 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 87.77 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

164 km/h 102 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

13

Engine Model

FP

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

75 hp (at 5600 rpm)

Torque

119 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 87.77 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in

Compression ratio

8.2

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.24 US qt
3.52 UK qt

Coolant

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

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

1390 mm 54.72 in

Rear (Back) track

1350 mm 53.15 in

Ride height

125 mm 4.92 in

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

Coil spring, Torsion

Tire size

- Front

175/70 R13

Wheel rims

13

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