1974 Golf, L, GL Specs1974 (Mk1) Volkswagen Golf, L, GL Specifications & Performance
1974 - 1981 (Mk1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.1 L Inline 4
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- 87 mph
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- 15.8 seconds
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- 49 BHP
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- 35.3 mpg
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- 3-5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 351-994 L
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- 750 kg
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 87 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 15.8 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 15.3 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 65 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 49 BHP
- Torque
- 58 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 35.3 mpg
- Total Range
- 349 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.1 Litre
- 1,092 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 49 BHP @ 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
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 45 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 8:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 69.5 x 72 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.97:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 45 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 12 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 273 cc
- BMEP
- 9.1 Bar
- 131.9 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 145 x 13
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Trailing-Arm
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Compact Hatchback
- Doors
- 3-5
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 351-994 L
- Turning Circle
- 10.4 m
- Kerb Weight
- 750 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,200 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 450 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 400-800 kg
- Length
- 3,705 mm
- Width
- 1,610 mm
- Height
- 1,410 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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