This 1.8 MT (90 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Cabriolet, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1974 to 1993. In addition to this engine, 7 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
Body
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
5
Length
3820mm
Width
1610mm
Height
1412mm
Wheelbase
2400mm
Front track
1392mm
Rear track
1347mm
Ground clearance
120mm
Kerb weight
1015kg
Engine
Engine type
Gasoline
Displacement
1781cm3
Engine power
90bhp
RPM at max power
to 5 500RPM
Injection type
Injectors
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Bore
81mm
Stroke
86.4mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Maximum torque
142Nm
RPM at max torque
3000RPM
Power & fuel consumption
Fuel
92 RON
Fuel tank capacity
55litre
Top speed
168km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)
14.9second
Gearbox & drivetrain
Gearbox
Manual
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
Front-wheel drive
Turning circle
10.3m
Suspension & brakes
Front suspension
Independent, MacPherson Struts
Rear suspension
semi dependent, Torsion beam
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
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