Car Specs

1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Automatic

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Chassis Code: Golf 4

Build Start: 1997

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1997
Model Variant: Golf 4
Chassis Code: Golf 4

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2511mm
Track/tread (rear): 1494mm
Width: 1735mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres
Track/tread (front): 1513mm
Length: 4149mm
Height: 1439mm
Kerb weight: 1123kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater hatchback

Engine Details

Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1595cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.05
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 4 speed automatic
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 81 × 77.4mm
Specific output: 62.1bhp/litre
Specific torque: 90.91Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 12.5s
Power-to-weight ratio: 89.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 100 @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque: 145 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 8.5s
Maximum Speed: 185km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 15.21kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel Consumption: 11.9/6.6/8.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Fuel system: MPFI
Carbon dioxide emissions: 206.0 g/km NEDC

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.65

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1142.4kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 14x6J
Tyres Front: 175/80 HR 14
Wheel Size Rear: 14x6J
Tyres Rear: 175/80 HR 14

Other

RAC rating: 16.3
Unitary Capacity: 398.75cc
Number of doors: 5
Steering: rack & pinion
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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