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1977 Volkswagen Polo
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1977
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
I (Typ 86)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
0.8 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
34 hp
Power (kW)
25 kW
Torque
54 Nm (40 lb-ft)
Top speed
124 km/h
(77 mph)
0–60 mph
21.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
23 seconds
Displacement
771 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,500 mm
(137.8 in)
Width
1,560 mm
(61.4 in)
Height
1,335 mm
(52.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,335 mm
(91.9 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
3.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
64.5 mm
(2.5 in)
Stroke
59 mm
(2.3 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.45 :1
2nd Gear
2.05 :1
3rd Gear
1.35 :1
4th Gear
0.96 :1
Reverse
3.38 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
General
Lockable Fuel Cap
Optional
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,308 mm
(51.5 in)
Turning Circle
9.6 m
Ground Clearance
106 mm
(4.2 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A01
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Controls
Rotary Dials
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Passenger Side
Optional
Clock
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Digital
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Optional
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
284 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
637 litres
Cover
Foldable
Optional
Design
Accent
Wood
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Optional
Headrest, Height
Optional
Collapsible
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
Small Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Polo
Model
18 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Polo Standard
1975–2026
Polo Hatchback Generations
1 of 24
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I (Typ 86)
1975–1978
Year
1977
Powertrain
0.8 Manual
Horsepower
34 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline