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1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.9 TDI

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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: 1200kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Aspiration: Turbo D.
Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.9 litre (1896cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.83
Specific output: 42.7 kW/litre58 ps/litre, 57.2 0.94bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: turbocharged diesel
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 79.5 × 95.5mm
Specific torque: 123.95Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 19.5:1

Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 7.6s
Maximum Speed: 190km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 14.83kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 110 @ 4150 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 11.3s
Power-to-weight ratio: 91.67 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 235 Nmlb/ft

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Fuel Consump.

Carbon dioxide emissions: 140.0 g/km NEDC
Fuel system: common rail direct diesel injection
Fuel Consumption: 6.8/4.2/5.2 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): 1557.5kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 1 4x6J
Tyres Rear: 195/50 R 15
Wheel Size Front: 14x6J
Tyres Front: 195/50 R 15

Other

Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 15.7
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 474cc

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