The A-Z of Racing Cars


VW Golf GTI



Tuner
Country D
Year 1979
Engine VW
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 79.500
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 1588
Power (at revs) 145 HP/7200
Torque 160 Nm/5700
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type
Body type 3-door hatchback
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Front track (mm) 1404
Rear track (mm) 1372
Weight (kg) 810
Drive front
Number of gears 4
Gearbox VW
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type drums
Front rims "5,5 x 13"
Rear rims "5,5 x 13"
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 205

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