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1998 Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.4

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Build Start: 1998

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1998
Model Variant: Polo

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2444mm
Track/tread (rear): 1394mm
Width: 1640mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 45litres
Track/tread (front): 1420mm
Length: 4137mm
Height: 1433mm
Kerb weight: 1030kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.4 litre (1390cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.01
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 76.5 × 75.6mm
Specific output: 42.4bhp/litre
Specific torque: 83.45Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 16s
Power-to-weight ratio: 58.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 60 @ 4700 rpm
Maximum Torque: 116 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 10.1s
Maximum Speed: 155km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 23.41kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel Consumption: 8.9/5.5/6.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Fuel system: EFI
Carbon dioxide emissions: 163.0 g/km NEDC

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.69

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-S-ABS
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1048.7kPa

Wheels & Tyres

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

Other

Unitary Capacity: 347.5cc
RAC rating: 14.5
Number of doors: 5
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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