1979 GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio

Modification

GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1979, Mar

End of production

1982, Aug

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal
8.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

1457 cm³ 88.91 cu. In.

Power

70 hp (at 5600 rpm)

Torque

110 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 81.13 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

150 km/h 93 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

910 kg 2006.2 lbs

Length

3815 mm 150.2 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

5J x 13

Engine Model

JB

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1457 cm³ 88.91 cu. In.

Power

70 hp (at 5600 rpm)

Torque

110 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 81.13 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in

Piston Stroke

73.4 mm 2.89 in

Compression ratio

8.2

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.71 US qt
3.08 UK qt

Coolant

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

Length

3815 mm 150.2 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in

Wheelbase

2398 mm 94.41 in

Front track

1390 mm 54.72 in

Rear (Back) track

1358 mm 53.46 in

Ride height

125 mm 4.92 in

Turning diameter

10.3 m 33.79 ft

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Wheel rims

5J x 13

Kerb weight

910 kg 2006.2 lbs

Max. weight

1270 kg 2799.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

220 l 7.77 cu ft

- Max. roof load

360 kg 793.7 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1000 kg 2204.6 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

400 kg 881.8 lbs