Volkswagen Top Speed

Scirocco i (53)

144.00 km/h

or 89.48 mp/h

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Scirocco
Generation Scirocco I (53)
Modification (Engine) 1.1 (50 Hp)
Start of production March, 1974 year
End of production August, 1977 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.4 l/100 km 43.56 US mpg52.31 UK mpg18.52 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg37.66 UK mpg13.33 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 15.2 sec
Maximum speed 144 km/h 89.48 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.6 kg/Hp, 64.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.9 kg/Nm, 101.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 50 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 45.7 Hp/l
Torque 79 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 58.27 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code FA
Engine displacement 1093 cm3 66.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 69.5 mm 2.74 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio 8
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 780 kg 1719.61 lbs.
Max. weight 1170 kg 2579.41 lbs.
Max load 390 kg 859.8 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 347 l 12.25 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 533 l 18.82 cu. ft.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3885 mm 152.95 in.
Width 1624 mm 63.94 in.
Height 1309 mm 51.54 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track 1390 mm 54.72 in.
Rear (Back) track 1350 mm 53.15 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 125 mm 4.92 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.3 m 33.79 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims size5J x 13