1977 Volkswagen Polo specifications

1977 Volkswagen Polo data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2335 mm 91.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1310 mm 51.6 inches
Length 3500 mm 137.8 inches
Width 1560 mm 61.4 inches
Height 1345 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance 105 mm 4.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.5
Kerb weight 685 kg 1510 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 36 litres 7.9 [9.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.8 litre
771 cc
(47.049 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 64.5 × 59 mm
2.54 × 2.32 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
34 PS (33.5 bhp) (25 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
54 Nm (40 ft·lb) (5.5 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
32.4 kW/litre
44.1 ps/litre
43.5 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
70.04 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 35 PICT-5 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 880.1 kPa (127.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 192.75 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
49.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
36.47 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
48.91 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
27.42 kg/kW
45.8 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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4½J x 13
Wheel size rear 4½J x 13
Tyres front 135 SR 13
Tyres rear 135 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 239 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.96
Final drive ratio 4.57
general
Carfolio.com ID819940
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 Volkswagen Polo added 2024-12-27.
Last modified 2024-12-27.

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