1977 Audi 50 GLS specifications

1977 Audi 50 GLS data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2335 mm 91.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1310 mm 51.6 inches
Length 3526 mm 138.8 inches
Width 1560 mm 61.4 inches
Height 1360 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.51
Kerb weight 720 kg 1587 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 36 litres 7.9 [9.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1272 cc
(77.622 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 72 mm
2.95 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
60 PS (59 bhp) (44 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
93 Nm (69 ft·lb) (9.5 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
34.6 kW/litre
47 ps/litre
46.4 bhp/litre
0.76 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
73.11 Nm/litre
0.88 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 34 PIC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 918.8 kPa (133.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 318 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 152 km/h (94 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
83.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
61.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
81.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.37 kg/kW
27.34 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4½J x 13
Wheel size rear 4½J x 13
Tyres front 145 SR 13
Tyres rear 145 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 239 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.96
Final drive ratio 4.06
general
Carfolio.com ID530574
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 Audi 50 GLS added 2017-09-24.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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