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Scirocco
1976 Volkswagen Scirocco
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1976
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
I (Type 53)
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6
Power (hp)
75 hp
Power (kW)
55 kW
Torque
117 Nm (86 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,588 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,855 mm
(151.8 in)
Width
1,624 mm
(63.9 in)
Height
1,309 mm
(51.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
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
Independent
Trailing Arm
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm
(4.9 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A1
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Rear Wiper
Optional
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
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 Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Controls
Faders
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Other Equipment
Clock
Analogue
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
347 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
880 litres
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
2 - 3
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2 - 3
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
No Split
Safety & Security
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H4
Main Beam
H4
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Trunk
SV8.5 (C5W)
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Generation)
504,153
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
1st Generation
504,153
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1974
36,127
1975
57,661
1976
77,895
1977
86,068
1978
88,964
1979
87,014
1980
62,827
1981
7,597
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Scirocco
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Scirocco Standard
1974–2018
Scirocco Hatchback Generations
1 of 7
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I (Type 53)
1974–1977
Year
1976
Powertrain
1.6
Horsepower
75 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
