Volkswagen1983 Golf GL Cabriolet 1.6 Specs

1983 (Mk1) Volkswagen Golf GL Cabriolet 1.6 Specifications & Performance

1983 - 1988 (Mk1)

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Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

96 mph

13.2 seconds

74 BHP

35.3 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

unavailable
kg
930 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
96 mph
0-62 mph
13.2 seconds
0-60 mph
12.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
80 BHP/Tonne
Power
74 BHP
Torque
92 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
35.3 mpg
Total Range
427 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,595 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
74 BHP @ 5,200 RPM
75 ps @ 5,200 RPM
Peak Torque
92 lb·ft @ 2,800 RPM
125 N·m @ 2,800 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Bore x Stroke
81 x 77.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.05:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
46 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
19 BHP
Unitary Capacity
399 cc
BMEP
9.8 Bar
142.8 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Tyre Sizes
175/70R13 S

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
4
Kerb Weight
930 kg
Gross Weight
1,330 kg
Maximum Payload
400 kg
Length
3,815 mm
Width
1,630 mm
Height
1,410 mm
Wheelbase
2,400 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375

Performance Rating-
Environment Rating2.4
Practicality Rating1.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Environment
Practicality

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