1981 Golf C, CL, GL Specs1981 (Mk1) Volkswagen Golf C, CL, GL Specs & Performance
1981, 1982, 1983 (Mk1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.1 L Inline 4
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- 86 mph
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- 17.1 seconds
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- 49 hp
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- 3-5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 12.4-35.1 ft3
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- 1,653 lbs
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 86 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 17.1 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 16.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 33.75 lb/hp
- Power
- 49 hp
- Torque
- 58 lb·ft
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 1.1 Liter
- 66.6 in3
- Layout
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 49 hp @ 5,200 RPM
- 50 ps @ 5,200 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 58 lb·ft @ 2,800 RPM
- 79 N·m @ 2,800 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Transversal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 11.9 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 2.736 x 2.835 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.97:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.74 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 12 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 16.7 in3
- BMEP
- 131.9 PSI
- 9.1 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Tyre Sizes
- 145 x 13
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Trailing-Arm
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Compact Hatchback
- Door Count
- 3-5
- Seat Count
- 5
- Luggage Space
- 12.4-35.1 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 34 ft
- Curb Weight
- 1,653 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 2,734 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 1,081 lbs
- Length
- 150.2 in
- Width
- 63.4 in
- Height
- 55.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in
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