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Volkswagen Polo 1.3

(1984 model)

Brief specs of 1984 Volkswagen Polo 1.3

3-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1272 cm3 / 77.6 cu in / 77.6 cu in, 41.0 kW / 55.0 hp / 55.0 hp @ 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm, 96.0 N·m / 70.8 lb·ft / 70.8 lb·ft @ 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 153 km/h / 95 mph / 95 mph top speed, consumption 6.4 l/100km / 44.1 mpg-UK / 36.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1984
ModelPolo 1.3Issued until
SeriePoloNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)270 l / 9.53 cu ft / 9.53 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3650 mm / 143.7 in / 143.7 inTotal (curb) weight725 kg / 1598 lb / 1598 lb
Width1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 inDry weight
Height1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2330 mm / 91.7 in / 91.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity40 l / 8.8 UK gal / 10.6 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.57  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.81 m2 / 19.5 sq ft / 19.5 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 constructionBore75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.04
Fuel supply1 So carbEngine displacement1272 cm3 / 77.6 cu in / 77.6 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity318.00 cm3/cylinder / 19.406 cu in/cylinder / 19.406 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio9.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power41.0 kW / 55.0 hp / 55.0 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque96.0 N·m / 70.8 lb·ft / 70.8 lb·ft at 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)19.0 kW / 25.5 hp / 25.5 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output32.2 kW/l / 0.708 bhp/cu in / 0.708 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque75.5 N·m/l / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.89
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.06

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)8.80 s / 8.80 s / 8.80 sTop (maximal) speed153 km/h / 95 mph / 95 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)12.70 s / 12.70 s / 12.70 sPower-to-weight ratio75.9 kW/ton / 57.5 bhp/ton / 57.5 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)6.4 l/100km / 44.1 mpg-UK / 36.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions138 g/km / 222 g/mi / 222 g/mi
  Range625 km / 388 mi / 388 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
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 1.3

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