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Volkswagen Polo 1.3 Kat (55 HP)

(1990 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1990
ModelPolo 1.3 Kat (55 HP)Issued until1994
SeriePoloNumber made
Model familyBody constructionmonocoque
Model codeBody designation86C
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platform86CNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3765 mm / 148.2 in / 148.2 inGround clearance105 mm / 4.1 in / 4.1 in
Width1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 inLength/wheelbase ratio
Height1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 inTotal (curb) weight780 kg / 1720 lb / 1720 lb
Wheelbase2335 mm / 91.9 in / 91.9 inDry weight
Track front1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1345 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeAAVTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1272 cm3 / 77.6 cu in / 77.6 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity
SumpCompression ratio9.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power40.0 kW / 54.4 hp / 54.4 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque95.0 Nm / 70.1 lbft / 70.1 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantMax. net output
Catalytic converterSpecific output
  Specific torque

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
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 front155/70 R13Tyres rear155/70 R13
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Polo 1.3 Kat (55 HP)

 
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