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1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDi Automatic Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDi Automatic

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bodywork
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Type4/5S HBK

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 3

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2511 mm 98.9 in
Track front 1513 mm 59.6 in
rear 1494 mm 58.8 in
Length 4149 mm 163.3 in
Width 1735 mm 68.3 in
Height 1439 mm 56.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1273 kg 2806 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 55 litres 12.1 UK Gal 14.5 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 79.50 mm × 95.50 mm
3.13 in × 3.76 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.9 litre
1896 cc
(115.701 cu in)
Type SOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 18.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
(DIN)		 115.6 PS (114.0 bhp) (85 kW)
@ 4000 rpm
Specific output 60.1 bhp/litre
0.99 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)		 310.0 Nm (229 ft·lb) (31.6 kgm)
@ 1900 rpm
bmep 2054.6 kPa (298 psi)
Specific torque 163.5 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.83
Unitary capacity 474 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 7.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 11.00 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 192 km/h (119 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 89.55 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.90 m
Suspension front I.MS.CS.ARB.
rear I.TB.CS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

general
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RAC rating 15.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDi Automatic added 2001-07-04.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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