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VW Scirocco



Tuner Spiess
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) 187 HP/8000
Torque 183 Nm/6200
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type
Body type coupé
Designer
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension "coil, semi-independent"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Front track (mm) 1460
Rear track (mm) 1430
Weight (kg) 775
Drive front
Number of gears 4
Gearbox VW
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type drums
Front rims 9 x 15
Rear rims 9 x 15
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 225/540-15
Rear tyres 225/540-15
Maximum speed (kph) 240

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