VW Golf Mk2 GTi 1800 (1986) |
Country
|
Germany
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
129
|
0-50 mph
|
5.9
|
0-60 mph
|
7.7
|
1/4 mile
|
16.4
|
0-1 km
|
29.8
|
BHP
|
139 @6100rpm
|
Torque lbft
|
124 @4600rpm
|
BHP per ton
|
138
|
MKG UK/US
|
25/21
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1781/109
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
Compression Ratio
|
10.0:1
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 16
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
No of speeds
|
5
|
Wheels driven
|
FWD
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
Length (in)
|
157
|
Width (in)
|
66
|
Height (in)
|
56
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2222
|
Additional Info: Replaces the 122bhp 8v 1781cc GTi. Slightly slower 127bhp engine also available. The Mk2 Golf grew in both size and weight and gained the “big bumpers” in 1990. |
VW Golf Rallye / G60 (1989) |
Country
|
Germany
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
132
|
0-50 mph
|
5
|
0-60 mph
|
7.4
|
BHP
|
160 @5600rpm
|
Torque lbft
|
166 @4000rpm
|
BHP per ton
|
133
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1763/108
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
|
Aspiration
|
Supercharged
|
Compression Ratio
|
8.0:1
|
Valve Type/No
|
SOHC 8
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
No of speeds
|
5
|
Wheels driven
|
4WD
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
Length (in)
|
158
|
Width (in)
|
66.3
|
Height (in)
|
55.5
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2650
|
Additional Info: The Rallye had a wide arch bodykit. There was also a non-Rallye FWD 160bhp Golf G60 0-60 in 7.1 secs (see pic). There’s also a limited run of 71 “Golf Limited” cars with all options, including a 210bhp G60 supercharged 16v engine, 4WD and many other upgrades (0-60 in around 7 secs). |