Volkswagen Golf 1981 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf |
| Year: | 1981 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1093 ccm |
| Max power: | 50.7 PS (38 kW) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 79 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 69.5 x 72 mm (2.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0676 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 3 |
| Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Front tire dimensions: | 145/80-R13 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 145/80-R13 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 750 kg (1653.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3830 mm (150.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 45 litres (11.89 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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