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Volkswagen Golf Mk1 1.1

37 kW50 PS50 hp77 Nm1974–1993

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Volkswagen Golf Mk1
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Power
37 kW 50 PS · 50 hp
Torque
77 Nm 57 lb-ft
0–100 km/h
17.0 s
Length
3,705 mm

The Volkswagen Golf Mk1 1.1 uses a 1.1-litre engine rated at 37 kW (50 PS) and 77 Nm of torque. The Golf Mk1 1.1 has front-wheel drive.

Across the Golf Mk1 range, the Golf Mk1 1.1 is the quickest to 100 km/h (17.0 s). Rivals worth a side-by-side look against the Golf Mk1 1.1: the Lada VAZ-2109.

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 3,705 mmLength 12 ft 2 in1,395 mm4 ft 7 inWheelbase 2,400 mmWheelbase 7 ft 10 inWidth 1,610 mmWidth 5 ft 3 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    Displacement1,100 cm³ 1.1 l · 67 cu in
    Power37 kW 50 PS · 50 hp
    Torque77 Nm 57 lb-ft
    DriveFront-wheel drive

    Performance

    0–100 km/h17.0 s 0–62 mph

    Dimensions and weight

    Length3,705 mm 145.9 in
    Width1,610 mm 63.4 in
    Height1,395 mm 54.9 in
    Wheelbase2,400 mm 94.5 in

    Production

    Years1974–1993
    GenerationGolf Mk1 (1974–1993)

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