1979 - Volkswagen - Golf LS

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Golf LS 1979
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf LS
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family Golf Mk 1
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S HBK
Number of Doors 5
Wheelbase 2398 mm     (94,4 in)
Front Track 1397 mm     (55 in)
Rear Track 1359 mm     (53,5 in)
Length 3815 mm     (150,2 in)
Width 1610 mm     (63,4 in)
Height 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,59
Weight 805 kg     (1773,1 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 1272 cc     (77,62 cu in)
Bore 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Stroke 72 mm     (2,83 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 318 cc/cylinder    (19,41 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 60 HP     (44,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 95 N.m     (70,1 lb.ft ,  9,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 76,3 N.m    (5600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 74,5 HP/ton    (55,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 47,2 HP/litre    (35,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
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
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-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)