1978 - Volkswagen - Golf L Diesel

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Golf L Diesel 1978
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf L Diesel
Production Year 1978
Country
Designer Italdesign
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family Golf Mk 1
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S HBK
Number of Doors 5
Wheelbase 2400 mm     (94,5 in)
Front Track 1389 mm     (54,7 in)
Rear Track 1346 mm     (53 in)
Length 3721 mm     (146,5 in)
Width 1613 mm     (63,5 in)
Height 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,55
Weight 830 kg     (1828,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 45 litre   (9,9 Imp gal ,  11,9 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 1471 cc     (89,77 cu in)
Bore 76,5 mm     (3,01 in)
Stroke 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,96
Unitary Capacity 367,75 cc/cylinder    (22,44 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 23,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo diesel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal D.
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 50 HP     (37,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 80 N.m     (59 lb.ft ,  8,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 71,2 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 60,2 HP/ton    (44,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 34 HP/litre    (25,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 14,9 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 138 km/h   (85,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,97 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 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)