Volkswagen Golf LS 1979 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf LS |
| Year: | 1979 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1272 ccm |
| Max power: | 60.8 PS (45 kW) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 95 Nm at 3500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 75 x 72 mm (3 x 2.8 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0755 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors: | 5 |
| Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 205/55-R16 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 215/55-R15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 805 kg (1774.7 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3820 mm (150.4 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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