1979 Volkswagen Passat Variant specifications

1979 Volkswagen Passat Variant data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2470 mm 97.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Length 4260 mm 167.7 inches
Width 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Height 1360 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 920 kg 2028 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45 litres 9.9 [11.9] 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)
92 Nm (68 ft·lb) (9.4 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)
72.33 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 908.9 kPa (131.8 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
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
60.61 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
44.58 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
59.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
22.43 kg/kW
37.47 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 10.30 m
Front suspension I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension RA.TrailRA.LinkB.CS.ARB.
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 4.56
general
Carfolio.com ID42713
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Volkswagen Passat Variant added 1996-05-04.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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3 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 51 PS 50 bhp 37 kW 885 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 51 PS 50 bhp 37 kW 945 kg
4 door fastback FF 4M 1297 cm3/79.1cuin 55 PS 54 bhp 40 kW 885 kg
2 door fastback FF 4M 1297 cm3/79.1cuin 55 PS 54 bhp 40 kW 860 kg
4 door fastback FF 4M 1297 cm3/79.1cuin 60 PS 59 bhp 44 kW 885 kg
2 door fastback FF 4M 1297 cm3/79.1cuin 60 PS 59 bhp 44 kW 860 kg
2 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 860 kg
2 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 860 kg
4 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 885 kg
4 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 885 kg
2 door fastback FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW
4 door fastback FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 910 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 910 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4M 1297 cm3/79.1cuin 60 PS 59 bhp 44 kW 910 kg
4 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 885 kg
2 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 860 kg
2 door fastback FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW
4 door fastback FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 910 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW
4 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 860 kg
2 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 860 kg
4 door fastback FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW
2 door fastback FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 910 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4M 1297 cm3/79.1cuin 55 PS 54 bhp 40 kW 910 kg
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