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1978 Volkswagen Polo

Germany Gasoline FWD Hatchback

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1978
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: 1.3 Manual
Power (hp): 59 hp
Power (kW): 43 kW
Displacement: 1,272 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

Car Battery

Voltage: 12 V

Engine Configuration

Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System

Carburator

Engine Cooling

Liquid Cooling

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Manual, 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
Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil
Anti-roll Bar: Front

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Suspension, Rear

Semi-dependent: Twist-Beam

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

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Hatchback
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel
Roof Material: Steel

Doors

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

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

Volkswagen emblem

Max Roof Load

75 kg (165 lb)

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

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen

Rims & Tires

Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Rim Material: Steel
Rim Type: Disc Wheel

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: Front
Rear
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Clock

Analogue: Optional
Digital: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Material: Textile

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: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Backrest Angle: Optional
Headrest, Height: Manual
Collapsible

Polo

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Rear

Other Equipment

Tow Hook: Front
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Whip

Yes

Second Seat Row

Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Hatchback

Variant

Polo Hatchback Generations1 of 24

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

59 hp

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed