1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GL specifications

1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GL data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1385 mm 54.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Length 3995 mm 157.3 inches
Width 1631 mm 64.2 inches
Height 1351 mm 53.2 inches
Ground clearance 117 mm 4.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 909 kg 2004 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 37.9 litres 8.3 [10] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.7 litre
1716 cc
(104.717 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.5 × 86.4 mm
3.13 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 119 Nm (88 ft·lb) (12.1 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output 28.2 kW/litre
38.4 ps/litre
37.9 bhp/litre
0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 69.35 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 871.4 kPa (126.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 429 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
72.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
53.32 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
71.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.75 kg/kW
31.33 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 5J x 13
Wheel size rear 5J x 13
Tyres front 175/70 R 13
Tyres rear 175/70 R 13
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.7
Final drive ratio 3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID795773
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GL added 2023-05-01.
Last modified 2023-05-01.

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