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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk.I
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1981 - 1984 |
Country: |
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Engine: |
Flat 4. |
Capacity: |
1588 cc |
Power: |
110 bhp |
Transmission: |
4/5 spd. man |
Top Speed: |
111 mph |
Number Built: |
n/a |
Collectability: |
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The Golf GTi was more an evolution than a revolution.
Its mechanics were that of the ordinary Golf, however
the power was to come from a more sporty Audi-designed
1.6 liter engine.
Other improvements over the standard Golf were to include
stiffer springs, bigger wheels and front disc brakes,
closer gear ratios and a lower ride height - all the ingredients
needed to make a hot hatch.
The 1.6 liter twin-carburetor engine developed 100 bhp,
which was soon upgraded with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
increasing power to 110 bhp.
Combined with 5-speed transmission, (replaced the 4-speeder
in 1981), it could do 0-100 km/h in around 9 seconds. In
1982, the engine was stroked-out to 1.8 liters, which
gave a slight power rise of 2 hp and 13 lbft. |