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1 generation Cabriolet


Technical data

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 typeCabriolet
Seats5
Length3820mm
Width1610mm
Height1412mm
Wheelbase2400mm
Front track1392mm
Rear track1347mm
Ground clearance120mm
Kerb weight1015kg

Engine

Engine typeGasoline
Displacement1781cm3
Engine power90bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 500RPM
Injection typeInjectors
Cylinder layoutInline
Number of cylinders4
Bore81mm
Stroke86.4mm
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque142Nm
RPM at max torque3000RPM

Power & fuel consumption

Fuel92 RON
Fuel tank capacity55litre
Top speed168km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)14.9second

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive
Turning circle10.3m

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson Struts
Rear suspensionsemi dependent, Torsion beam
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
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