Specifications: Volkswagen Derby (86C) 1.1 (50 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983

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Volkswagen Derby (86C) 1.1 (50 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Derby
Generation Derby (86C)
Modification (Engine) 1.1 (50 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.2 l/100 km
25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.1 l/100 km
38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 14.6 sec
Maximum speed 146 km/h
90.72 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 14.5 kg/Hp, 69 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.5 kg/Nm, 104.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 50 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 45.7 Hp/l
Torque 76 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
56.05 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code HB
Engine displacement 1093 cm3
66.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 725 kg
1598.35 lbs.
Max. weight 1150 kg
2535.32 lbs.
Max load 425 kg
936.96 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 445 l
15.72 cu. ft.
Max. roof load 50 kg
110.23 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 650 kg
1433 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 390 kg
859.8 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3975 mm
156.5 in.
Width 1580 mm
62.2 in.
Height 1355 mm
53.35 in.
Wheelbase 2335 mm
91.93 in.
Front track 1306 mm
51.42 in.
Rear (Back) track 1332 mm
52.44 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 118 mm
4.65 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10 m
32.81 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Torsion
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 4.5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 4.5J x 13

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