1979 - Volkswagen - Derby

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Derby 1979
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Derby
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2330 mm     (91,7 in)
Front Track 1300 mm     (51,2 in)
Rear Track 1310 mm     (51,6 in)
Length 3870 mm     (152,4 in)
Width 1560 mm     (61,4 in)
Height 1350 mm     (53,1 in)
Ground Clearance 95 mm     (3,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,66
Weight 700 kg     (1541,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 36 litre   (7,9 Imp gal ,  9,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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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 895 cc     (54,62 cu in)
Bore 69,5 mm     (2,74 in)
Stroke 59 mm     (2,32 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,18
Unitary Capacity 223,75 cc/cylinder    (13,65 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 40 HP     (29,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5900 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 61 N.m     (45 lb.ft ,  6,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 48,3 N.m    (5900 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 57,1 HP/ton    (42,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 44,7 HP/litre    (33,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 12,7 s
0 - 60 mph
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 132 km/h   (82 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,96 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,57 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,3
Turning Circle Diameter 9,6 m    (31,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.LongTrailRA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)