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Volkswagen Santana GX Turbo Diesel

(1981 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1981
ModelSantana GX Turbo DieselIssued until
SerieSantanaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4540 mm / 178.7 in / 178.7 inTotal (curb) weight1055 kg / 2326 lb / 2326 lb
Width1695 mm / 66.7 in / 66.7 inDry weight
Height1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.78  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in
FueldieselStroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.89
Fuel supplyBo diesel inj.Engine displacement1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu in / 96.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity397.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio23.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power52.2 kW / 71.0 hp / 71.0 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque133.0 Nm / 98.1 lbft / 98.1 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm
Compressor typeGarrett AiResearch turboMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output51.5 kW / 70.0 bhp / 70.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output44.1 kW/l / 0.983 bhp/cu in / 0.983 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque83.75 Nm/l / 0.733 lbft/cu in / 0.733 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.73
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.11

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)9.90 s / 9.90 s / 9.90 sTop (maximal) speed154 km/h / 96 mph / 96 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio66.35 kW/ton / 90.21 bhp/ton / 90.21 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 alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.CS.ARB.Suspension rearSI.TA.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Santana GX Turbo Diesel

 
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