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1981 Volkswagen Santana LX

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Build Start: 1981

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General

Build Start: 1981
Model Variant: Santana

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2550mm
Track/tread (rear): 1422mm
Width: 1695mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres
Track/tread (front): 1415mm
Length: 4540mm
Height: 1400mm
Kerb weight: 985kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.11
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1595cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.05
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.88
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 81 × 77.4mm
Specific output(DIN): 47 bhp/litre0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 78.37 Nm/litre, 0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N

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Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 77.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)at 5000 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 125 Nm (92 ft·lb) (12.7 kgm)at 2500 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 8.7s
Weight-to-power ratio: 17.61kg/kW
Maximum Speed: 160km/h

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 So carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 10.80 m
Rear suspension: SI.TA.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.78
Front Suspension: I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 984.8kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr

Other

Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 16.3
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 398.75cc

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