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Volkswagen Rabbit

(1978 model)

Brief specs of 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit

petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 1457 cm3 / 88.9 cu in / 88.9 cu in, 52.0 kW / 69.7 hp / 69.7 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 102.0 N·m / 75.2 lb·ft / 75.2 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1978
ModelRabbitIssued until
SerieRabbitNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeNumber of seats
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3860 l / 136.31 cu ft / 136.31 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3950 mm / 155.5 in / 155.5 inTotal (curb) weight810 kg / 1786 lb / 1786 lb
Width1620 mm / 63.8 in / 63.8 inDry weight
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2410 mm / 94.9 in / 94.9 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.64  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)1.96 m2 / 21.0 sq ft / 21.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.78 m2 / 8.4 sq ft / 8.4 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)19.4 kW / 26.1 hp / 26.1 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke73.4 mm / 2.89 in / 2.89 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement1457 cm3 / 88.9 cu in / 88.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity364.35 cm3/cylinder / 22.234 cu in/cylinder / 22.234 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio
SumpMax. output power52.0 kW / 69.7 hp / 69.7 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque102.0 N·m / 75.2 lb·ft / 75.2 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)20.8 kW / 27.9 hp / 27.9 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output35.7 kW/l / 0.784 bhp/cu in / 0.784 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque70.0 N·m/l / 0.61 lb·ft/cu in / 0.61 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio87.7 kW/ton / 66.4 bhp/ton / 66.4 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
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front155/80-R13Tyres rear155/80-R13
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Rabbit

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