Specifications: Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.3 (60 Hp) 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

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Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.3 (60 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Polo
Generation Polo I (86)
Modification (Engine) 1.3 (60 Hp)
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.3 l/100 km
28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12.3 sec
Maximum speed 152 km/h
94.45 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.4 kg/Hp, 87.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 138.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 47.2 Hp/l
Torque 95 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
70.07 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code HH
Engine displacement 1272 cm3
77.62 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 75 mm
2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm
2.83 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Single-point injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 3 l
3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Coolant 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 685 kg
1510.17 lbs.
Max. weight 1100 kg
2425.08 lbs.
Max load 415 kg
914.92 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 285 l
10.06 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 900 l
31.78 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 36 l
9.51 US gal | 7.92 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3500 mm
137.8 in.
Width 1559 mm
61.38 in.
Height 1344 mm
52.91 in.
Wheelbase 2330 mm
91.73 in.
Front track 1296 mm
51.02 in.
Rear (Back) track 1296 mm
51.02 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.39
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 9.6 m
31.5 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

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