1974 Volkswagen Golf

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Vehicle Details

Year
1974
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A1 (Typ 17)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
69 hp
Power (kW)
51 kW
Torque
119 Nm (88 lb-ft)
Top speed
156 km/h (97 mph)
0–60 mph
11.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
12.3 seconds
Displacement
1,588 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,815 mm (150.2 in)
Width
1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height
1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,398 mm (94.4 in)
Curb weight
780 kg (1,720 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
79.5 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke
80 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Fuel

General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
General
Lockable Fuel Cap
Optional

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,390 mm (54.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,358 mm (53.5 in)
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm (4.9 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1230 – 1250 kg (2,712 – 2,756 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg (882 lb)
Cargo Capacity
445 – 450 kg (981 – 992 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A1

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Optional
Rear Washer System
Optional
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Safety Glass
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen

Colour

Finish
Solid

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Number of Vents, Front
2 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Lockable
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Passenger Side
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes

Steering Wheel

Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
370 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,100 litres

Design

Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Colour
  • Black
  • Grey
Colour
Brown
Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest

Features

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car

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