Volkswagen Rabbit 1978 specs
General information
Model: | Volkswagen Rabbit |
Year: | 1978 |
Category: | Small city/economy cars |
Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, transverse |
Displacement: | 1457 ccm |
Max power: | 71 PS (53 kW) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 102 Nm at 3500 Rev. per min. |
Bore x stroke: | 79.5 x 73.4 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches) |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0877 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Passenger space: | 3860 litres (1020 gallons) |
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 810 kg (1785.7 pounds) |
Overall length: | 3950 mm (155.5 inches) |
Overall width: | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
Overall height: | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |