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Volkswagen Santana LX Diesel

(1981 model)

Brief specs of 1981 Volkswagen Santana LX Diesel

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), diesel 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu in / 96.9 cu in, 40.3 kW / 54.0 hp / 54.0 hp @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, 100.0 N·m / 73.8 lb·ft / 73.8 lb·ft @ 2300 rpm / 2300 rpm / 2300 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 140 km/h / 87 mph / 87 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1981
ModelSantana LX DieselIssued until
SerieSantanaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4540 mm / 178.7 in / 178.7 inTotal (curb) weight1025 kg / 2260 lb / 2260 lb
Width1695 mm / 66.7 in / 66.7 inDry weight
Height1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.78  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.02 m2 / 21.7 sq ft / 21.7 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 constructionBore76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in
FueldieselStroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.89
Fuel supplyBo diesel inj.Engine displacement1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu in / 96.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity397.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio23.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power40.3 kW / 54.0 hp / 54.0 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque100.0 N·m / 73.8 lb·ft / 73.8 lb·ft at 2300 rpm / 2300 rpm / 2300 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)7.9 kW / 10.6 hp / 10.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output25.4 kW/l / 0.558 bhp/cu in / 0.558 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque63.0 N·m/l / 0.55 lb·ft/cu in / 0.55 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.88
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.11

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)12.60 s / 12.60 s / 12.60 sTop (maximal) speed140 km/h / 87 mph / 87 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio52.7 kW/ton / 39.9 bhp/ton / 39.9 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 alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.8 m / 35.4 ft / 35.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearSemi-independent, Trailing arm
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front205/55-R16Tyres rear195/65-R15
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Santana LX Diesel

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