VOLKSWAGEN Polo · 1300 S GL · Hatchback · 1976 ‐ 1981

Volkswagen launched production from 1976 of autos type Polo, modification of 1300 S GL and terminated it in 1981. This 3-door hatchback has a length of 3.6 meters, weight 0.7 tons and is designed to fit 5 passengers including the driver.

«Polo 1300 S GL» automobile with a 4-speed manual transmission is fitted to the front-wheels. This vehicle can speed up for 12.9 seconds to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 154 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «carburetor system», which produce a max power of 60 hp at 5600 rpm.

Normal fuel consumption is 8.3 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank capacity is 36 liters of petrol, what provides to drive about 434 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this model have disks, 239 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis by dint of suspension type «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Back wheels have drums, 189 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «Transverse arms, independent, coil springs». Tires have the next dimensions - 145SR13.

Volkswagen Polo is not tested for Euro NCAP crash test. This vehicle does not have passive and active systems of safety.