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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:56 am    Post subject: 1979 VolksWagen Rabbit Mk1 Reply with quote

Specification's

ENGINE Details:
Number of Cylinders: 4
Bore x Stroke: 3.01" x 3.15" / 76.5mm x 80mm
Displacement: 89.7 cu. inches / 1471cc. (1.5L)
Compression Ratio: 23.5 to 1
Valve Arrangement: Overhead cam, spur belt-driven
Horsepower: 48 @ 5000 rpm
Maximum torque: 56.5 ft.lbs @ 3000rpm
Fuel requirement: No. 2 diesel fuel
Ignition: Compression Ignition
Design: Cylinder block in line, cast ironCylinder head, aluminum alloy
Cooling System: Water-cooled, Electric radiator fan, thermostatically-controlled aluminum radiator, cross-flow design, closed and pressurized.
Fuel System: Spur belt-driven distributor-injection pump, diesel injectors, "swirl chambers" and glow plugs.

DRIVE TRAIN:
5-speed, transverse, front-mounted, fully synchronized transaxle
1st gear: 3:45 to 1
2nd gear: 1.94 to 1
3rd gear: 1.29 to 1
4th gear: 0.97 to 1
5th gear: 0.76 to 1
Reverse: 3:17 to 1

Final Drive: Front wheel drive, double-jointed drive axles with constant-velocity (CV) joints.
Clutch: Single disc, dry

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Frame: Unitized body/chassis, bolt-on front fenders, two-door and four-door hatchback models.
Front Suspension: Independent coil/shock absorber struts, negative steering roll radius
Rear Suspension: Independent stabilizer axle with coil/shock absorber struts
Service Brake: Power-assisted, hydraulic, dual-diagonal circuit, disc front; drums rear; Brake-pressure regulator, rear* - Only on models w/automatic transmissions.
Parking Brake: Mechanical, operated on rear drums
Rim Size: 4½ j x 13, steel rim
Tire Size: Rabbit - 155 x 13 “C” and “L” - 155 SR13 Steel belted
Steering: Rack and pinion, double-pivot steering column; 3.9 turns, lock-to-lock

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Rated Voltage: 12 Volt, 55 Amp alternator (1.5) Diesel
Battery: 12 Volt, 63 Amp/hour (1.5) Diesel

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 94.4 inches (2400mm)
Length: 155.3 inches
Width: 63.4 Inches
Height (Unloaded): 55.5 inches
Track, front/rear:Front: 54.7" (1390mm) Rear: 53.5" (1358mm)
Ground Clearance: (Loaded) 4.9 inches (125mm)
Hatchback opening: Height: 51 3/4" Width: 29 1/2" Diagnal: 48 1/32"
Turning Circle: 31.2 feet (9.5m) curb to curb

CAPACITIES:
Fuel Tank: 10.6 US Gallons (40 litres)
Engine Oil: 3.7 US quarts (3.5 litres)
Coolant: 1.3 US Gallons (4.7 litres)
Luggage Space: Seat up: 15.0 cubic feet Seat down: 22.6 cubic feet

PERFORMANCE:
Top Speed: 87 mph (diesel)
0-50 mph time: 8.3 sec. (Basic Rabbit model)
Fuel Consumption: Highway: 38 mpg City: 25 mpg

Steel Wheels:
Size: 5j x 13, ET45 offset - Tires: 175 / 70 R13
Weight: 16 lbs.
Finish: Silver steel
Model: Rabbit, Rabbit Convertible, Jetta
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