Volkswagen Passat 1978 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Passat |
| Year: | 1978 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1272 ccm |
| Max power: | 60.8 PS (45 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 95 Nm at 3400 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
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0691 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Front tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 880 kg (1940.1 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4300 mm (169.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1630 mm (64.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1370 mm (53.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2480 mm (97.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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