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Volkswagen Golf GTi

(2001 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2001
ModelGolf GTiIssued until
SerieGolf 4Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 4Body 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)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4149 mm / 163.3 in / 163.3 inGround clearance
Width1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.65
Height1439 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inTotal (curb) weight1279 kg / 2820 lb / 2820 lb
Wheelbase2511 mm / 98.9 in / 98.9 inDry weight
Track front1513 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1494 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.310Frontal Area2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft
Cx0.65  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves20
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder5
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headBore81.0 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 bearingsEngine 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
SumpwetCompression ratio9.5 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power132.7 kW / 180.4 hp / 180.4 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque235.0 Nm / 173.3 lbft / 173.3 lbft at 1950 rpm / 1950 rpm / 1950 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output130.9 kW / 178.0 bhp / 178.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output99.9 kW/l / 2.226 bhp/cu in / 2.226 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque131.95 Nm/l / 1.154 lbft/cu in / 1.154 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.76
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.94

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.60 s / 5.60 s / 5.60 sTop (maximal) speed222 km/h / 138 mph / 138 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio139.17 kW/ton / 189.22 bhp/ton / 189.22 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h7.90 s / 7.90 s / 7.90 sFuel consumption, City (urban)11.7 l/100km / 24.1 mi/UK gal / 20.1 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)6.5 l/100km / 43.5 mi/UK gal / 36.2 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)8.4 l/100km / 33.6 mi/UK gal / 28.0 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions202 g/km / 325 g/mi / 325 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.TB.CS.ARB.
Wheels front7.5J x 18Wheels rear7.5J x 18
Tyres front225/40 R 18 VTyres rear225/40 R 18 V
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front312 mm / 12.3 in / 12.3 inBrake diameter rear232 mm / 9.1 in / 9.1 in
Braked area  

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