1986 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16v specifications

1986 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16v data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2475 mm 97.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1427 mm 56.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 3985 mm 156.9 inches
Width 1680 mm 66.1 inches
Height 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Ground clearance 125 mm 4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 907 kg 2000 lb
Weight distribution 63% front
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.34
Frontal area 1.91
CdA 0.65
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1781 cc
(108.683 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 86.4 mm
3.19 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
139 PS (137 bhp) (102 kW)
at 6100 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
168 Nm (124 ft·lb) (17.1 kgm)
at 4600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
57.4 kW/litre
78 ps/litre
76.9 bhp/litre
1.26 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
94.33 Nm/litre
1.14 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jet fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1185.4 kPa (171.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 445.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.2 s
Standing kilometre 29 s
Maximum speed 204 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
153.15 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
112.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
151.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.88 kg/kW
14.83 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 10.50 m
Front suspension I.W.
Rear suspension SI.TBA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 185/60 VR 14
Tyres rear 185/60 VR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.91
Final drive ratio 3.67
general
Carfolio.com ID40458
Production total
Model code
Model family Typ 330 (A3)|Golf 2
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1986 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16v added before December 1995.
Last modified 2017-07-23.

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