1983 1.3 (55 Hp)

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Volkswagen Golf II (5-door)

Modification

1.3 (55 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1983

End of production

1985

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal
12.1 UK gal

Engine displacement

1272 cm³ 77.62 cu. In.

Power

55 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

96 Nm (at 3300 rpm) 70.81 lb. ft (at 3300 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

151 km/h 94 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

865 kg 1907 lbs

Length

3985 mm 156.89 in

Width

1665 mm 65.55 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5J x 13

Engine Model

HK

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1272 cm³ 77.62 cu. In.

Power

55 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

96 Nm (at 3300 rpm) 70.81 lb. ft (at 3300 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

75 mm 2.95 in

Piston Stroke

72 mm 2.83 in

Compression ratio

9.5

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.71 US qt
3.08 UK qt

Length

3985 mm 156.89 in

Width

1665 mm 65.55 in

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in

Wheelbase

2475 mm 97.44 in

Front track

1413 mm 55.63 in

Rear (Back) track

1408 mm 55.43 in

Front overhang

810 mm 31.89 in

Rear overhang

700 mm 27.56 in

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

- Rear

Elastic beam

Tire size

- Front

155/65 R13

Wheel rims

5J x 13

Kerb weight

865 kg 1907 lbs

Max. weight

1360 kg 2998.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

345 l 12.18 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1145 l 40.44 cu ft

- Max. roof load

495 kg 1091.3 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

800 kg 1763.7 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

460 kg 1014.1 lbs