1991 - Volkswagen - Golf 1.8 GL

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Golf 1.8 GL 1991
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf 1.8 GL
Production Year 1991
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family Golf Mk 3
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S HBK
Number of Doors 5
Wheelbase 2475 mm     (97,4 in)
Front Track 1470 mm     (57,9 in)
Rear Track 1460 mm     (57,5 in)
Length 4020 mm     (158,3 in)
Width 1690 mm     (66,5 in)
Height 1425 mm     (56,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,62
Weight 1084 kg     (2387,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %62 / %38
Fuel Capacity 55 litre   (12,1 Imp gal ,  14,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,3
Frontal Area 2,03
Cx 0,61
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1781 cc     (108,68 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 86,4 mm     (3,4 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,94
Unitary Capacity 445,25 cc/cylinder    (27,17 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo Monomotronic fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 90 HP     (67,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 145 N.m     (107 lb.ft ,  14,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 116,5 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 83 HP/ton    (61,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 50,5 HP/litre    (37,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 9 s
0 - 60 mph 12,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 19,2 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 35,1 s
Top Speed 172 km/h   (106,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,85 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,67 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,2
Turning Circle Diameter 10,7 m    (35,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) TB.TA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)