Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979

Key specs

Volkswagen Golf (Convertible) Golf I Cabrio (155) 1979,1980,1981,1982

What is the body type, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979?

Convertible, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979?

10.3 l/100 km 22.84 US mpg
7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg

How much power, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979?

70 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
48 Hp/l

How fast is the car, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979?

150 km/h 93.21 mph

What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979?

1457 cm3
88.91 cu. in.

How many cylinders, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979?

Front wheel drive,

How long is this vehicle, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979?

3815 mm
150.2 in.

How wide is the vehicle, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the curb weight, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979?

910 kg
2006.21 lbs.

Volkswagen Golf (Convertible) Golf I Cabrio (155) 1979,1980,1981,1982 Specs

General information

Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf (Convertible)
Version Golf I Cabrio (155)
Engine version GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)
Year production start 1979
Year production end 1982
Vehicle type Convertible
Horsepower RPM 70 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec 14.3 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total

910 kg

2006.21 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

3815 mm

150.2 in.
Doors 2
Top Speed 150 km/h 93.21 mph

Engine specs

Designation model JB
Cam configuration SOHC
Engine position and orientation Front, Transverse
Cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Displacement (liters)

1457 cm3

88.91 cu. in.
Eng. horsepower RPM 70 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Horsepower per litre 48 Hp/l
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons

13 kg/Hp

76.9 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 8.3 kg/Nm, 120.9 Nm/tonne

8.3 kg/Nm

120.9 Nm/tonne
Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM

110 Nm @ 2500 rpm.

81.13 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Bore (mm in)

79.5 mm

3.13 in.
Stroke (mm in)

73.4 mm

2.89 in.
Compression ratio 8.2
Fuel delivery system Carburettor
Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
Valvetrain 2
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil liters | quarts

3.5 l

3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine coolant

4.5 - 6.5 l

4.76 - 6.87 US qt | 3.96 - 5.72 UK qt
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion engine
Engine location Front, Transverse

Transmission and Drive system

Drive configuration Front wheel drive
Transmission 4

Brakes

Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum

Steering

Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Turning diameter m - ft

10.3 m

33.79 ft.

Suspension

Front suspension Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Body / Chassis

Wheels & Tyres

Wheels rims 5J x 13

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Passenger

Passengers seats 4
Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft.

220 l

7.77 cu. ft.

Dimensions

Overall length mm - inch

3815 mm

150.2 in.
Overall width mm -inch

1610 mm

63.39 in.
Overall height mm -inch

1410 mm

55.51 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch

2398 mm

94.41 in.
Track width front mm - inch

1390 mm

54.72 in.
Track width rear mm - inch

1358 mm

53.46 in.

Weights

Curb weight kg -lbs total

910 kg

2006.21 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

1270 kg

2799.87 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs

360 kg

793.66 lbs.
Fuel tank liters | gallons

40 l

10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal

Fuel economy

City l/100km - mpg

10.3 l/100 km

22.84 US mpg
Highway l/100 km - mpg

7.1 l/100 km

33.13 US mpg

Engine type

4 CYLINDER INLINE
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