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1976 Volkswagen Polo N

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Build Start: 1976

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1976
Model Variant: Polo

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2329mm
Track/tread (rear): 1311mm
Width: 1560mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 35.9litres
Track/tread (front): 1295mm
Length: 3505mm
Height: 1334mm
Kerb weight: 685kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater hatchback

Engine Details

Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.96
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 0.9 litre (895cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.57
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 69.5 × 59mm
Specific output(DIN): 44.7 bhp/litre0.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 63.69 Nm/litre, 0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5

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Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph: 18s
Power-to-weight ratio: 59.21 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW)at 5900 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 57 Nm (42 ft·lb) (5.8 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 135km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 22.96kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 So carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.5
Rear suspension: I.TA.CS.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 800.3kPa

Other

RAC rating: 12.0
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 3
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 223.75cc

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