Technical data
Engine
Four
Cylinder,
lour
stroke,
horizontally opposed, in rear.
Air cooling by fan,
thermostat-controlled.
Pressure
oil
feed
with
gear-type pump.
Oil cooler. Electric fuel
pump
Electronically controlled fuel injection.
Paper element
air
cleaner with temperature sensitive intake air
pre-heatlng.
Exhaust emission control system. Activated charcoal filter in the fuel system.
Bore 3.36 in.
(85.5
mm)
Stroke 2.72
in.
(69 mm)
Displacement
96.6
cu. in. (1584
cc>
Compression ratio 7.3
:1
Maximum output SAE net 48 hp at 4200
rpm.
Maximum torque SAE net 75 lb. ft. at 2200 rpm.
Valve clearance with engine cold .
Intake and exhaust
0.006
in. (0.15 mm)
Fuel rating" VWs with catalytic converter: Unleaded fuel
only. All other VWs: "Regular",
incl.
low-lead or unleaded fuels.
See also pages 42 and 43
* The minimum tuel octane rating tor your VW engine is listed on a sticker on the Inside ol the fuel tank
flap
Transmission
Single plate, dry clutch.
Clutch pedal free play:
%-
3
A
in. (10-20 mm)
Baulk synchronized four-speed transmission and bevel gear differential in one housing.
Drive shafts with two constant velocity joints per shaft.
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