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Volkswagen Scirocco S Coupé

(1975 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1975
ModelScirocco S CoupéIssued until
SerieSciroccoNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3880 mm / 152.8 in / 152.8 inGround clearance125 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in
Width1620 mm / 63.8 in / 63.8 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.62
Height1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 inTotal (curb) weight800 kg / 1764 lb / 1764 lb
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inDry weight
Track front1390 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 inFuel capacity40 l / 8.8 UK gal / 10.6 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke73.4 mm / 2.89 in / 2.89 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1457 cm3 / 88.9 cu in / 88.9 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity364.25 cm3/cylinder / 22.228 cu in/cylinder / 22.228 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.2 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power52.2 kW / 71.0 hp / 71.0 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque110.0 Nm / 81.1 lbft / 81.1 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output51.5 kW / 70.0 bhp / 70.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output48.0 kW/l / 1.069 bhp/cu in / 1.069 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque75.50 Nm/l / 0.660 lbft/cu in / 0.660 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.97
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.90

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 sTop (maximal) speed162 km/h / 101 mph / 101 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio87.50 kW/ton / 118.97 bhp/ton / 118.97 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.30 m / 33.79 ft / 33.79 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.CS.Suspension rearI.SwLongTrailA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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