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1979 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
GTI
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A1 1st Facelift (Typ 17)
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
GTI
Power (hp)
110 hp
Power (kW)
81 kW
Displacement
1,588 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 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
Dimensions & Weight
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
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Controls
Faders
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear 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
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
House Colour
Black
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Washers
Optional
Colour
Non-painted
Bumper (Front | Rear)
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Instrument Cluster
Optional
Digital
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Design
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
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Golf
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
From Trunk
Split Fold Ratio
No Split
Hatchback
Variant
Golf GTI
1975–2026
Golf GTI Hatchback Generations
2 of 22
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A1 1st Facelift (Typ 17)
1979–1980
Year
1979
Powertrain
GTI
Horsepower
110 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
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Manual, 4-speed
