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1975 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat (B1)?Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1975 Passat (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?172 km/h | 106.88 mph
0-60 mph: 11.8 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1975 1.6 (85 Hp)?85 Hp, 127 Nm
93.67 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1975 1.6 (85 Hp)?1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1975 Volkswagen 1.6 (85 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Passat (B1) Sedan 1975 1.6 (85 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1975 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?4290 mm
168.9 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1975 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?1615 mm
63.58 in.
What is the curb weight, 1975 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?920 kg
2028.25 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1975 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?1420 kg
3130.56 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1975 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?473 - 1320 l
16.7 - 46.62 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1975 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp) 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B1)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (85 Hp)
Start of production 1975 year
End of production 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg
25.45 UK mpg
9.01 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg
39.23 UK mpg
13.89 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 11.8 sec
Maximum speed 172 km/h 106.88 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 138 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 85 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 53.5 Hp/l
Torque 127 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 93.67 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code YP
Engine displacement 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Coolant 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 920 kg 2028.25 lbs.
Max. weight 1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Max load 500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 473 l 16.7 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1320 l 46.62 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 450 kg 992.08 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4290 mm 168.9 in.
Width 1615 mm 63.58 in.
Height 1359 mm 53.5 in.
Wheelbase 2469 mm 97.2 in.
Front track 1341 mm 52.8 in.
Rear (Back) track 1349 mm 53.11 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 107 mm 4.21 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.3 m 33.79 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc, 238.76 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 180.34 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size Front wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Rear wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13