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Volkswagen Polo Coupé GT G40

(1985 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1985
ModelPolo Coupé GT G40Issued until
SeriePoloNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3655 mm / 143.9 in / 143.9 inGround clearance
Width1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.57
Height1355 mm / 53.3 in / 53.3 inTotal (curb) weight720 kg / 1587 lb / 1587 lb
Wheelbase2335 mm / 91.9 in / 91.9 inDry weight
Track frontWeight distribution (front)
Track rearFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
FuelStroke72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.04
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1272 cm3 / 77.6 cu in / 77.6 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity318.00 cm3/cylinder / 19.406 cu in/cylinder / 19.406 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.0 : 1
AspirationsuperchargedMax. output power86.5 kW / 117.6 hp / 117.6 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque145.0 Nm / 106.9 lbft / 106.9 lbft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output85.3 kW / 116.0 bhp / 116.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output91.2 kW/l / 2.032 bhp/cu in / 2.032 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque113.99 Nm/l / 0.997 lbft/cu in / 0.997 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed195 km/h / 121 mph / 121 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)9.00 s / 9.00 s / 9.00 sPower-to-weight ratio161.11 kW/ton / 219.05 bhp/ton / 219.05 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
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Polo Coupé GT G40

 
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