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1979 Volkswagen Derby

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Build Start: 1979

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General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: Derby

Dimensions

Kerb weight: 700kg
Wheelbase: 2330mm
Track/tread (rear): 1310mm
Width: 1560mm
Ground clearance: 95mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 36litres
Track/tread (front): 1300mm
Length: 3870mm
Height: 1350mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 69.5 × 59mm
Specific torque(DIN): 68.16 Nm/litre, 0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.57
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 0.9 litre (895cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18
Specific output(DIN): 33.3 kW/litre45.3 ps/litre, 44.7 bhp/litre0.73 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.96

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Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 61 Nm (45 ft·lb) (6.2 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 132km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 23.47kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW)at 5900 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 12.7s
Power-to-weight ratio: 57.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 So carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 9.60 m
Rear suspension: I.LongTrailRA.CS.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.300
Front Suspension: I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.66

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 856.5kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr

Other

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

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