1979 Audi 80 specifications

1979 Audi 80 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 inches
Track/tread (front) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Length 4380 mm 172.4 inches
Width 1680 mm 66.1 inches
Height 1360 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance 107 mm 4.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 910 kg 2006 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68 litres 15 [18] 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)
56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
90 Nm (66 ft·lb) (9.2 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
32.2 kW/litre
43.8 ps/litre
43.2 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
70.75 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 889.1 kPa (129 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) 11 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 145 km/h (90 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
61.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.07 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
60.44 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
22.19 kg/kW
37.06 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.900
Turning circle 10.40 m
Front suspension I.MS.LW.CS.
Rear suspension LA.TrailRadA.PR.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.97
Final drive ratio 4.44
general
Carfolio.com ID42757
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Audi 80 added 1996-05-09.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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