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Volkswagen Passat GL

(1988 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1988
ModelPassat GLIssued until
SeriePassatNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3680 l / 129.96 cu ft / 129.96 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4575 mm / 180.1 in / 180.1 inTotal (curb) weight1130 kg / 2491 lb / 2491 lb
Width1705 mm / 67.1 in / 67.1 inDry weight
Height1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2625 mm / 103.3 in / 103.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1479 mm / 58.2 in / 58.2 inTowing weight
Track rear1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.29Frontal Area
Cx  

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 supplyBo Mot 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 ratio9.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power67.1 kW / 91.2 hp / 91.2 hp at 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque142.0 Nm / 104.7 lbft / 104.7 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output66.2 kW / 90.0 bhp / 90.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output50.5 kW/l / 1.125 bhp/cu in / 1.125 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque79.73 Nm/l / 0.697 lbft/cu in / 0.697 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)9.10 s / 9.10 s / 9.10 sTop (maximal) speed177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio79.65 kW/ton / 108.29 bhp/ton / 108.29 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h13.90 s / 13.90 s / 13.90 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
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.00 m / 39.37 ft / 39.37 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.ARB.Suspension rearI.STA.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front145/80-R13Tyres rear145/80-R13
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat GL

 
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