| VW Golf Mk2 GTi 1800 (1986) |
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Country
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Germany
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Top Speed (mph)
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129
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0-50 mph
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5.9
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0-60 mph
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7.7
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1/4 mile
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16.4
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0-1 km
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29.8
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BHP
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139 @6100rpm
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Torque lbft
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124 @4600rpm
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BHP per ton
|
138
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MKG UK/US
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25/21
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1781/109
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
|
Normal
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Compression Ratio
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10.0:1
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Valve Type/No
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DOHC 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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5
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Wheels driven
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FWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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4/5
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Length (in)
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157
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Width (in)
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66
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Height (in)
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56
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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2222
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| 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
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Germany
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|
Top Speed (mph)
|
132
|
|
0-50 mph
|
5
|
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0-60 mph
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7.4
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BHP
|
160 @5600rpm
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Torque lbft
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166 @4000rpm
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BHP per ton
|
133
|
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1763/108
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Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
|
Supercharged
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Compression Ratio
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8.0:1
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Valve Type/No
|
SOHC 8
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Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
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No of speeds
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5
|
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Wheels driven
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4WD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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4/5
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Length (in)
|
158
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Width (in)
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66.3
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Height (in)
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55.5
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2650
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| 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). |
