Type

4/5S SAL

Number of doors

4

Wheelbase

2450 mm 96.5 in

Track: Front

1360 mm 53.5 in

Track: Rear

1360 mm 53.5 in

Length

4220 mm 166.1 in

Width

1640 mm 64.6 in

Height

1495 mm 58.9 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.72

Ground clearance

120 mm 4.7 in

Kerb weight

900 kg 1984 lb

Fuel capacity

44 litres 9.7 UK Gal 11.6 US Gal

Bore

75.00 mm

Cylinders

S-4

Displacement

1.3 litre1272 cc(77.622 cu in)

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

9.50:1

Fuel system

1 carburettor

Maximum power(DIN)

57.8 PS (57 bhp) (42.5 kW)@ 5400 rpm

Specific output

44.8 bhp/litre0.73 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque(DIN)

96.0 Nm (71 ft·lb) (9.8 kgm)@ 3500 rpm

bmep

948.4 kPa (137.6 psi)

Specific torque

75.47 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Main bearings

5

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

1.04

Unitary capacity

318 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

Top speed

135 km/h (84 mph)

Power-to-weight

63.33 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Transverse

Drive

FWD

Steering

rack & pinion

Suspension

front

Wheels: Front

4½ J x 13

Wheels: Rear

4½J x 13

Tyres: Front

165 SR 13

Tyres: Rear

165 SR 13

Brakes F/R

Di/Dr

Brake ∅: Front

238 mm

Transmission

4 speed manual

Top gear ratio

0.96

Final drive ratio

4.27

RAC rating

14.0

year

1988