VOLKSWAGEN Golf · 1.8 GL · Hatchback · 1985 ‐ 1986

In 1985 Volkswagen launched production of cars type Golf, modification of 1.8 GL and closed it in 1986. The weight of the car is 0.9 tn and a length of 4 meters, It is shaped as hatchback with 5 doors, and can be placed in a 5 people including the driver.

«Golf 1.8 GL» auto with a 5-speed manual gearbox is fitted to the front wheels. 4-cylinders petrol motor with «carburetor system» can generate output 90 horsepower at 5200 rmp, which allows you to speed up the vehicle for 10.8 seconds to 100 km/h and achieve ceiling speed of 178 km/h.

Average fuel consumption is 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 55 liters of petrol, what provides to go about 764 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have disks brakes and attached to the body chassis by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have drums brakes and attached to the underframe with help of suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs». Tires have the following measure - 175/70HR13.

Volkswagen Golf is not examined for crash test Euro NCAP. Active and passive safety not available on this model automobile.