1983 Gurgel Xef

This automobile has a 2 door saloon (sedan) body style with a rear mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Its 1.6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder unit that develops 51 bhp (52 PS/38 kW) of power at 4600 rpm, and maximum torque of 104 N·m (77 lb·ft/10.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The quoted weight at the kerb is 780 kg. The Gurgel Xef is said to be able to manage a top speed of 130 km/h or 81 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 3 seats
Length
3120 mm
Weight
780 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated alcohol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Flat
Power
52 PS / 51 bhp / 38 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
104 Nm / 77 ft.lb / 10.6 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
130 km/h / 81 mph

1983 Gurgel Xef specifications

1983 Gurgel Xef data
bodywork
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Body type	3 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1800 mm	70.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1425 mm	56.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Length	3120 mm	122.8 inches
Width	1720 mm	67.7 inches
Height	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	780 kg	1720 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	48 litres	10.6 [12.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated alcohol
Engine manufacturer	Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 4
Capacity	1.6 litre 1585 cc (96.723 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	85.5 × 69 mm 3.37 × 2.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.24
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	52 PS (51 bhp) (38 kW) at 4600 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	104 Nm (77 ft·lb) (10.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	24 kW/litre 32.6 ps/litre 32.2 bhp/litre 0.53 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	65.62 Nm/litre 0.79 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	1 Solex H 32 PDSI carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	824.5 kPa (119.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	396.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal ethanol
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 66.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 48.76 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 65.38 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 20.51 kg/kW 34.26 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	5½ x 13
Wheel size rear	5½ x 13
Tyres front	155 SR 13
Tyres rear	155 SR 13
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.89
Final drive ratio	3.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	512457
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	18.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1983 Gurgel Xef added 2017-03-22. Last modified 2020-03-16.