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Volkswagen Passat
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Passat |
| Year | 1978 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1272 ccm (77.62 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1272 ccm (77.62 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 60.80 PS (45 kW or 60 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 95.00 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 8.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 75.0 x 72.0 mm (3.0 x 2.8 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0691 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (417.3 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 880 kg (1,940.1 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4300 mm (169.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 1630 mm (64.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1370 mm (53.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2480 mm (97.6 inches) |
