Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Turbo Diesel 1983 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Turbo Diesel |
| Year: | 1983 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1588 ccm |
| Max power: | 71.7 PS (53 kW) at 4500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 133 Nm at 2700 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 23:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 76.5 x 86.4 mm (3 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Turbo |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 160 km/h (99.4 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0779 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors: | 3 |
| Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Brake details: | ABS ABS |
| Front tire dimensions: | 145/80-R13 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 175/70-R13 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 920 kg (2028.3 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3990 mm (157.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1690 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2480 mm (97.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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