1992 Volkswagen Polo S 1300i G40 specifications

1992 Volkswagen Polo S 1300i G40 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2335 mm 91.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1306 mm 51.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1332 mm 52.4 inches
Length 3725 mm 146.7 inches
Width 1570 mm 61.8 inches
Height 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Ground clearance 120 mm 4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.6
Kerb weight 830 kg 1830 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 42 litres 9.2 [11.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type supercharged 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)
118 PS (116 bhp) (87 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
150 Nm (111 ft·lb) (15.3 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
68 kW/litre
92.5 ps/litre
91.2 bhp/litre
1.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
117.92 Nm/litre
1.43 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system Digifant fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1481.9 kPa (214.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 318 cc
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor G-Lader supercharger
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 197 km/h (122 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
141.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
104.22 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
139.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.6 kg/kW
16.03 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
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 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 3.33
general
Carfolio.com ID35519
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1992 Volkswagen Polo S 1300i G40 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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