1979 - Volkswagen - Passat Variant

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Passat Variant 1979
2. Passat Variant 1979
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Passat Variant
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S EST
Number of Doors 5
Wheelbase 2470 mm     (97,2 in)
Front Track 1340 mm     (52,8 in)
Rear Track 1350 mm     (53,1 in)
Length 4260 mm     (167,7 in)
Width 1610 mm     (63,4 in)
Height 1360 mm     (53,5 in)
Ground Clearance 180 mm     (7,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 920 kg     (2026,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 45 litre   (9,9 Imp gal ,  11,9 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 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 5
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 55 HP     (41 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 92 N.m     (67,9 lb.ft ,  9,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 67,5 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 59,8 HP/ton    (44,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 43,2 HP/litre    (32,2 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 0,97 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,56 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,3 m    (33,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) RA.TrailRA.LinkB.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)