Volkswagen1975 Golf S, LS, GLS Specs

1975 (Mk1) Volkswagen Golf S, LS, GLS Specifications & Performance

1975, 1976 (Mk1)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

102 mph

12.3 seconds

74 BHP

33.2 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

351-994 L
kg
780 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
102 mph
0-62 mph
12.3 seconds
0-60 mph
11.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
95 BHP/Tonne
Power
74 BHP
Torque
88 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
33.2 mpg
Total Range
328 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,588 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
74 BHP @ 5,600 RPM
75 ps @ 5,600 RPM
Peak Torque
88 lb·ft @ 3,200 RPM
119 N·m @ 3,200 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

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8.2:1
Bore x Stroke
79.5 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.99:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
47 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
19 BHP
Unitary Capacity
397 cc
BMEP
9.4 Bar
136.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
155 x 13
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3-5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
351-994 L
Turning Circle
10.4 m
Kerb Weight
780 kg
Gross Weight
1,250 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
Tow Capacity
400-1,000 kg
Length
3,705 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
1,410 mm
Wheelbase
2,400 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.9

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2.4
Practicality Rating3.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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