1988 Volkswagen Golf Rallye specifications

1988 Volkswagen Golf Rallye data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2480 mm 97.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Length 4035 mm 158.9 inches
Width 1700 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 1195 kg 2635 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type supercharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1763 cc
(107.585 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.6 × 86.4 mm
3.17 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
225 Nm (166 ft·lb) (22.9 kgm)
at 3800-4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
66.8 kW/litre
90.9 ps/litre
89.6 bhp/litre
1.47 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
127.62 Nm/litre
1.54 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system Digifant fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1603.8 kPa (232.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 440.75 cc
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor G-Lader supercharger
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
134.06 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
98.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
132.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.14 kg/kW
16.94 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 all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.80 m
Front suspension I.W.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 6J x 15
Wheel size rear 6J x 15
Tyres front 205/50 VR 15
Tyres rear 205/50 VR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 3.80
general
Carfolio.com ID101398
Production total
Model code
Model family Typ 330 (A3)|Golf 2
RAC rating 16.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1988 Volkswagen Golf Rallye added 2002-11-11.
Last modified 2017-07-23.

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