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Volkswagen Polo GLS

(1978 model)

Brief specs of 1978 Volkswagen Polo GLS

3-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1093 cm3 / 66.7 cu in / 66.7 cu in, 37.3 kW / 50.0 hp / 50.0 hp @ 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm, 77.0 N·m / 56.8 lb·ft / 56.8 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 142 km/h / 88 mph / 88 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1978
ModelPolo GLSIssued until
SeriePoloNumber made
Model familyBody 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)
Passenger space (volume)3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3505 mm / 138.0 in / 138.0 inTotal (curb) weight685 kg / 1510 lb / 1510 lb
Width1560 mm / 61.4 in / 61.4 inDry weight
Height1334 mm / 52.5 in / 52.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2329 mm / 91.7 in / 91.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1311 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity36 l / 7.9 UK gal / 9.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.5  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.77 m2 / 19.0 sq ft / 19.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore69.5 mm / 2.74 in / 2.74 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.97
Fuel supply1 So carbEngine displacement1093 cm3 / 66.7 cu in / 66.7 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity273.25 cm3/cylinder / 16.675 cu in/cylinder / 16.675 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio8.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power37.3 kW / 50.0 hp / 50.0 hp at 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque77.0 N·m / 56.8 lb·ft / 56.8 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)14.2 kW / 19.0 hp / 19.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output34.1 kW/l / 0.750 bhp/cu in / 0.750 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque70.5 N·m/l / 0.62 lb·ft/cu in / 0.62 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.96
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.27

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed142 km/h / 88 mph / 88 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)15.40 s / 15.40 s / 15.40 sPower-to-weight ratio73.0 kW/ton / 55.3 bhp/ton / 55.3 bhp/ton
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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Trailing arm, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Polo GLS

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