Volkswagen Passat 1978 specs
General information
Model: | Volkswagen Passat |
Year: | 1978 |
Category: | Midsize family cars |
Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1272 ccm |
Max power: | 60.8 PS (45 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 95 Nm at 3400 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 8.2:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 75 x 72 mm (3 x 2.8 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0691 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Front tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 880 kg (1940.1 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4300 mm (169.3 inches) |
Overall width: | 1630 mm (64.2 inches) |
Overall height: | 1370 mm (53.9 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2480 mm (97.6 inches) |
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |