(1981 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Santana LX | Issued until | |
| Serie | Santana | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4540 mm / 178.7 in / 178.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 985 kg / 2172 lb / 2172 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1695 mm / 66.7 in / 66.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.4 mm / 3.05 in / 3.05 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 So carb | Engine displacement | 1595 cm3 / 97.3 cu in / 97.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 398.75 cm3/cylinder / 24.333 cu in/cylinder / 24.333 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 55.9 kW / 76.0 hp / 76.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 125.0 Nm / 92.2 lbft / 92.2 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 55.2 kW / 75.1 bhp / 75.1 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 47.0 kW/l / 1.047 bhp/cu in / 1.047 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 78.37 Nm/l / 0.686 lbft/cu in / 0.686 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.88 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.11 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.70 s / 8.70 s / 8.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 76.14 kW/ton / 103.52 bhp/ton / 103.52 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.LW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | SI.TA. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/55-R16 | Tyres rear | 205/55-R16 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | ABS | Braked area | |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Santana LX
