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Volkswagen Polo II Coupe (86C) 1.3 G40 (115 Hp)
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Volkswagen Polo:
The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini car produced by the German car manufacturer Volkswagen since 1975. It is sold in Europe and other markets worldwide in hatchback, saloon, and estate variants throughout its production run. As of 2018, six separate generations of the Polo had been produced, usually identified by a "Series" or "Mark" number.
Some generations were facelifted midway through production, with the updated versions known unofficially by an addition of the letter F to the mark number, e. g. , Mk2F. Some members of the automotive press and some enthusiasts consider the facelifts to be separate models, so have used the unofficial designations Polo Mk1 to Mk7 for previous generations. Each Polo model is also identified by a two- or three-character Volkswagen Group Typ number. Official VW Polo history describes Mark I to Mark IV using either Roman numerals or Arabic numerals, with facelifted variants known as "Phase II" models. The body style has been varied through the life of the car, originally as a hatchback, which derived from the Audi 50. A saloon version was marketed as the Volkswagen Derby....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Coupe (86C) Overview:
Volkswagen Polo (II Coupe (86C)). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.3 G40 (115 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The pinnacle of Polo II performance, offering exhilarating acceleration and a truly engaging drive.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel economy, as expected for a high-performance supercharged engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact and easy to maneuver in urban environments
- • Excellent fuel economy on most non-G40 variants
- • Robust and generally reliable for its era
- • G40 models offer surprisingly strong performance
- • Practical hatchback design for its size
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Limited comfort, especially on longer journeys
- • Lower-powered engines can be noisy and strained at highway speeds
- • Prone to rust in older, unmaintained examples
- • G40 models require specific maintenance for the supercharger
- • Lack of modern amenities and refinement
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Coupe (86C): 1986 - 1990).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Polo |
| Generation: | II Coupe (86C) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 G40 (115 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1990 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 115 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 90.4 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Engine Model/Code: | PY More details about the engine PY |
| Engine displacement: | 1272 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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