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Volkswagen Passat C 1.6

(1985 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1985
ModelPassat C 1.6Issued until
SeriePassatNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4435 mm / 174.6 in / 174.6 inTotal (curb) weight960 kg / 2116 lb / 2116 lb
Width1685 mm / 66.3 in / 66.3 inDry weight
Height1385 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1414 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 ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block; light alloy headBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke77.4 mm / 3.05 in / 3.05 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supply1 Solex 34 PC 5 carburettorEngine displacement1595 cm3 / 97.3 cu in / 97.3 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity398.75 cm3/cylinder / 24.333 cu in/cylinder / 24.333 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio9.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power55.2 kW / 75.1 hp / 75.1 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque125.0 Nm / 92.2 lbft / 92.2 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output54.4 kW / 74.0 bhp / 74.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output46.4 kW/l / 1.034 bhp/cu in / 1.034 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque78.37 Nm/l / 0.686 lbft/cu in / 0.686 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.88
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.11

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)8.70 s / 8.70 s / 8.70 sTop (maximal) speed164 km/h / 102 mph / 102 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio77.08 kW/ton / 104.80 bhp/ton / 104.80 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 & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.CS.Suspension rearSI.TB.
Wheels front5.5 x 13Wheels rear5.5 x 13
Tyres front165 SR 13Tyres rear165 SR 13
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter front239 mm / 9.4 in / 9.4 inBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat C 1.6

 
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