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1976 1.6 GTI (110 Hp)

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Golf

Modification

1.6 GTI (110 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1976

End of production

1982

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal
8.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

110 hp (at 6100 rpm)

Torque

140 Nm (at 5000 rpm) 103.26 lb. ft (at 5000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

810 kg 1785.7 lbs

Length

3723 mm 146.57 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Doors

3

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5.5J x 13

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg
23.35 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.4 l/100 km 31.78 US mpg
38.17 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.8 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

EG

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

110 hp (at 6100 rpm)

Torque

140 Nm (at 5000 rpm) 103.26 lb. ft (at 5000 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

9.5

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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high 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

1405 mm 55.31 in

Rear (Back) track

1372 mm 54.02 in

Ride height

125 mm 4.92 in

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 238.76 mm

- Rear

Disc, 180.34 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

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

- Rear

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Coil spring, Torsion

Tire size

- Front

175/70 R13

- Rear

175/70 R13

Wheel rims

5.5J x 13

Rear wheel rims

5.5J x 13

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

810 kg 1785.7 lbs

Max. weight

1230 kg 2711.7 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%

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

400 kg 881.8 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.6 GTI (110 Hp) is made in 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982