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VW Golf



Tuner Nothelle
Country D
Year 1977
Engine VW
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 79.500
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 1588
Power (at revs) 172 HP/8400
Torque 167 Nm/7000
Induction
Ignition Bosch f.i.
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type
Body type 3-door hatchback
Designer
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension "coil, semi-independent"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Front track (mm) 1474
Rear track (mm) 1440
Weight (kg) 775
Drive front
Number of gears 4
Gearbox VW
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type drum
Front rims 9 x 13
Rear rims 9 x 13
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 200/500-13
Rear tyres 200/500-13
Maximum speed (kph) 223

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