1979 Golf S, LS, GLS Specs1979 (Mk1) Volkswagen Golf S, LS, GLS Specifications & Performance
1979 - 1983 (Mk1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.3 L Inline 4
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- 93 mph
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- 14.6 seconds
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- 59 BHP
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- 40.9 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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- 780 kg
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 14.6 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 14.1 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 76 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 59 BHP
- Torque
- 70 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 40.9 mpg
- Total Range
- 404 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.3 Litre
- 1,272 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 59 BHP @ 5,100 RPM
- 60 ps @ 5,100 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 70 lb·ft @ 3,100 RPM
- 95 N·m @ 3,100 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Single-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Transversal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 45 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Bore x Stroke
- 75 x 72 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.04:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 46 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 15 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 318 cc
- BMEP
- 9.4 Bar
- 136.1 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 3 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 155 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
- 780 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,240 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 460 kg
- Length
- 3,815 mm
- Width
- 1,610 mm
- Height
- 1,410 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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