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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1979
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Derby
Body Style: Sedan

Generation

I (Typ 86) Facelift

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

2WD

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1.1 Manual
Power (hp): 50 hp
Power (kW): 37 kW
Torque: 75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1,093 cc

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,500 rpm

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Weight

Max Roof Load: 50 kg (110 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan

Equipment

Other Equipment

Normal Roof: Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification: Supermini
Australian Classification: Light Car
European Segment: B-Segment
Car.info Classification: Small Family Car

Volkswagen emblem

Derby

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Sedan

Variant

Derby Standard1977–2008

Derby Sedan Generations2 of 7

Year

Powertrain

1.1 Manual

Horsepower

50 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

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