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Volkswagen Golf Rally

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf Rally
Year1988
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1763 ccm (107.58 cubic inches)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1763 ccm (107.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power159.20 PS (117 kW or 157 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque225.00 Nm (22.9 kgf-m or 166.0 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1332 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1195 kg (2,634.5 pounds)
Overall length4040 mm (159.1 inches)
Overall width1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2490 mm (98.0 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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