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Volkswagen Santana LX5

(1981 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1981
ModelSantana LX5Issued 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)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4540 mm / 178.7 in / 178.7 inGround clearance
Width1695 mm / 66.7 in / 66.7 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.78
Height1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 inTotal (curb) weight1085 kg / 2392 lb / 2392 lb
Wheelbase2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 inDry weight
Track front1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders5
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves10
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke77.4 mm / 3.05 in / 3.05 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.05
Engine Main bearings6Engine displacement1994 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity398.80 cm3/cylinder / 24.336 cu in/cylinder / 24.336 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio10.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power85.8 kW / 116.7 hp / 116.7 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque165.0 Nm / 121.7 lbft / 121.7 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output84.6 kW / 115.0 bhp / 115.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output57.7 kW/l / 1.286 bhp/cu in / 1.286 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque82.75 Nm/l / 0.724 lbft/cu in / 0.724 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.54
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.90

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 sTop (maximal) speed184 km/h / 114 mph / 114 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio105.99 kW/ton / 144.11 bhp/ton / 144.11 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 & pinion  
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 frontventilated discBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Santana LX5

 
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