1983 Golf GTI Specs1983 (Mk2) Volkswagen Golf GTI Specifications & Performance
1983 - 1988 (Mk2)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.8 L Inline 4
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- 119 mph
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- 9.7 seconds
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- 110 BHP
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- 34.9 mpg
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- 3 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 920 kg
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 119 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.7 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.4 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 120 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 110 BHP
- Torque
- 114 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 34.9 mpg
- Total Range
- 422 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.8 Litre
- 1,781 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 110 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
- 112 ps @ 5,800 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 114 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
- 155 N·m @ 3,500 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Single-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Transversal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 55 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 10:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 81 x 86.4 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.94:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 62 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 28 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 445 cc
- BMEP
- 10.9 Bar
- 158.6 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Tyre Sizes
- 175/70R13 S
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Compact Hatchback
- Doors
- 3
- Seats
- 5
- Kerb Weight
- 920 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,430 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 510 kg
- Length
- 3,965 mm
- Width
- 1,680 mm
- Height
- 1,415 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,475 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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