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Volkswagen Golf GTi

(1985 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1985
ModelGolf GTiIssued until
SerieGolf 2Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 2Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)347 l / 12.25 cu ft / 12.25 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3985 mm / 156.9 in / 156.9 inTotal (curb) weight907 kg / 2000 lb / 2000 lb
Width1680 mm / 66.1 in / 66.1 inDry weight
Height1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2475 mm / 97.4 in / 97.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1427 mm / 56.2 in / 56.2 inTowing weight
Track rear1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inWeight distribution (front)63.0 % / 63.0 % / 63.0 %
Ground clearance125 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.61  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.34Frontal Area1.91 m2 / 20.6 sq ft / 20.6 sq ft
Cx0.65  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.94
Fuel supplyBosch fuel inj.Engine displacement1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity445.25 cm3/cylinder / 27.171 cu in/cylinder / 27.171 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power82.0 kW / 111.5 hp / 111.5 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque156.0 Nm / 115.1 lbft / 115.1 lbft at 3100 rpm / 3100 rpm / 3100 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output80.9 kW / 110.0 bhp / 110.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output61.8 kW/l / 1.377 bhp/cu in / 1.377 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque87.59 Nm/l / 0.766 lbft/cu in / 0.766 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.89
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.67

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 sTop (maximal) speed190 km/h / 118 mph / 118 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 sPower-to-weight ratio121.28 kW/ton / 164.89 bhp/ton / 164.89 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h8.70 s / 8.70 s / 8.70 sFuel 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 & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft
Suspension frontI.CS.LowLi.Suspension rearTBA.CS.TA.
Wheels front5.5 x 13Wheels rear5.5. x 13
Tyres front175/70 HR 13Tyres rear175/70 HR 13
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf GTi

 
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