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1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8

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Build Start: 1998

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1998
Model Variant: Golf

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2472mm
Track/tread (rear): 1428mm
Width: 1695mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres
Track/tread (front): 1464mm
Length: 4081mm
Height: 1425mm
Kerb weight: 1130kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.8 litre (1781cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.94
Specific output: 37.3 kW/litre50.7 ps/litre, 50 0.82bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 81 × 86.4mm
Specific torque: 81.41Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Catalytic converter: Y

Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 8.6s
Maximum Speed: 175km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 17.03kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 90 @ 5500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 13.1s
Power-to-weight ratio: 79.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 145 Nmlb/ft

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Fuel Consump.

Carbon dioxide emissions: 192.0 g/km NEDC
Fuel system: EFI
Fuel Consumption: 11.1/6.2/8.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.65

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1023.1kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 1 4x6J
Tyres Rear: 185/60 R 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x6J
Tyres Front: 185/60 R 14

Other

Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 16.3
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 445.25cc

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