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(1978 model)
4-seater, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 1272 cm3 / 77.6 cu in / 77.6 cu in, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Scirocco | Issued until | |
| Serie | Scirocco | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 4 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 3890 l / 137.37 cu ft / 137.37 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3900 mm / 153.5 in / 153.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 780 kg / 1720 lb / 1720 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1630 mm / 64.2 in / 64.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1310 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2410 mm / 94.9 in / 94.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.62 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal area (A) | 1.82 m2 / 19.5 sq ft / 19.5 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.73 m2 / 7.8 sq ft / 7.8 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 18.0 kW / 24.2 hp / 24.2 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | ||
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Fuel supply | Carburettor | Engine displacement | 1272 cm3 / 77.6 cu in / 77.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | ||
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | ||
| Sump | Max. output power | at | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | at |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | ||
| Coolant | Specific output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft / 32.8 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 155/80-R13 | Tyres rear | 155/80-R13 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Scirocco