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Volkswagen Golf GTi 16v

(1986 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1986
ModelGolf GTi 16vIssued until
SerieGolf 2Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 2Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

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

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.340Frontal Area1.91 m2 / 20.6 sq ft / 20.6 sq ft
Cx0.65  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.94
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity445.25 cm3/cylinder / 27.171 cu in/cylinder / 27.171 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio10.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power102.2 kW / 139.0 hp / 139.0 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque168.0 Nm / 123.9 lbft / 123.9 lbft at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output100.8 kW / 137.0 bhp / 137.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output76.9 kW/l / 1.713 bhp/cu in / 1.713 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque94.33 Nm/l / 0.825 lbft/cu in / 0.825 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.91
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.67

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 sTop (maximal) speed204 km/h / 127 mph / 127 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 sPower-to-weight ratio151.05 kW/ton / 205.37 bhp/ton / 205.37 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 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 & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft
Suspension frontI.W.Suspension rearSI.TBA.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front185/60 VR 14Tyres rear185/60 VR 14
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf GTi 16v

 
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