1978 - Volkswagen - Polo GLS

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Polo GLS 1978
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Polo GLS
Production Year 1978
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S HBK
Number of Doors 3
Wheelbase 2329 mm     (91,7 in)
Front Track 1295 mm     (51 in)
Rear Track 1311 mm     (51,6 in)
Length 3505 mm     (138 in)
Width 1560 mm     (61,4 in)
Height 1334 mm     (52,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,5
Weight 685 kg     (1508,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 35,9 litre   (7,9 Imp gal ,  9,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
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 1093 cc     (66,7 cu in)
Bore 69,5 mm     (2,74 in)
Stroke 72 mm     (2,83 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,97
Unitary Capacity 273,25 cc/cylinder    (16,67 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 50 HP     (37,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5900 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 77 N.m     (56,8 lb.ft ,  7,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 60,3 N.m    (5900 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 73 HP/ton    (54,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 45,7 HP/litre    (34,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 15,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 142 km/h   (88,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,96 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,27 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.TA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)