Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - Volkswagen Golf 1979 - GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)

Full specifications and technical details 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a Volkswagen Golf 1979?
The engine capacity of the Volkswagen Golf 1979 is 1457 cm.

Volkswagen Golf 1979 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the Volkswagen Golf 1979 is 70 Hp @ 5600 rpm..

What is the Volkswagen Golf 1979 engine?
Volkswagen Golf 1979 engine is JB. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)

General:

Brand: Volkswagen

Model: Golf

Generation: Golf I Cabrio

Modification (Engine): GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)

Start of production: March, 1979

End of production: August, 1982

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Cabriolet

Seats: 4

Doors: 2

Engine:

Power: 70 hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre: 48 hp/l

Torque: 110 nm @ 2500 rpm.

Engine Model/Code: JB

Engine displacement: 1457 cm

Number of cylinders: 4

Engine configuration: Inline

Number of valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel injection system: Carburettor

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine

Valvetrain: SOHC

Engine oil capacity: 3.5 l

Coolant: 4.5 l

Engine layout: Front, Transverse

Cylinder Bore: 79.5 mm

Piston Stroke: 73.4 mm

Compression ratio: 8.2

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 10.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 7.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 14.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 14.3 sec

Maximum speed: 150 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio: 13 kg/Hp, 76.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 8.3 kg/Nm, 120.9 Nm/tonne

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 13.6 sec

Space:

Kerb Weight: 910 kg

Max. weight: 1270 kg

Max load: 360 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 220 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1000 kg

Fuel tank capacity: 40 l

Permitted trailer load without brakes: 400 kg

dimensions:

Length: 3815 mm

Width: 1610 mm

Height: 1410 mm

wheelbase: 2398 mm

Front track: 1390 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1358 mm

Ride height (ground clearance): 125 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.3 m

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion Engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel: Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox: 4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes: Disc

Rear brakes: Drum

Steering type: Steering rack and pinion

Wheel rims size: 5J x 13

Front suspension: Independent, type McPherson with coil Spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension: Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm