Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.5 (85 Hp)

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Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.5 (85 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Scirocco
Generation Scirocco I (53)
Type (Engine) 1.5 (85 Hp)
Start of production 1974 year
End of production 1977 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.5 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h
108.74 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.1 kg/Hp, 109.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.3 kg/Nm, 158.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 85 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 57.8 Hp/l
Torque 123 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
90.72 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code FD
Engine displacement 1471 cm3
89.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm
3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm
3.15 in.
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 775 kg
1708.58 lbs.
Max. weight 1150 kg
2535.32 lbs.
Max load 375 kg
826.73 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 280 l
9.89 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 820 l
28.96 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Max. roof load 50 kg
110.23 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 800 kg
1763.7 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 400 kg
881.85 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3874 mm
152.52 in.
Width 1624 mm
63.94 in.
Height 1309 mm
51.54 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm
94.49 in.
Front track 1390 mm
54.72 in.
Rear (Back) track 1350 mm
53.15 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 125 mm
4.92 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 9.8 m
32.15 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size Front wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Rear wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13

Key specs:
Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.5 (85 Hp)
/Coupe 1974 – 1977/

What is the body type, Volkswagen Scirocco I (53)? Coupe, 3 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.5 (85 Hp)? 8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l
How fast is the car, 1974 Scirocco I (53) 1.5 (85 Hp)? 175 km/h | 108.74 mph
0-100 km/h: 11 sec
0-60 mph: 10.5 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 1974 1.5 (85 Hp)? 85 Hp, 123 Nm
90.72 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 1974 1.5 (85 Hp)? 1.5 l
1471 cm3
89.77 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1974 Volkswagen 1.5 (85 Hp)? 4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) Coupe 1974 1.5 (85 Hp)? Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe? 3874 mm
152.52 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe? 1624 mm
63.94 in.
What is the curb weight, 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.5 (85 Hp)? 775 kg
1708.58 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.5 (85 Hp)? 1150 kg
2535.32 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe? 280 – 820 l
9.89 – 28.96 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco I (53) 1.5 (85 Hp)? 4, manual transmission

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