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 | 1989 GTI 16V Technical Specifications (USA) |
This page contains Technical Specifications for the 1989 GTI 16V sold in the United States and taken directly from literature published by Volkswagen of America.
| Type 4 Cylinder, In-Line, DOHC, 16 Valves Bore 3.19" (81.0 mm) Stroke 3.40" (86.4 mm) Displacement 109 Cu. In. (1,780 cc) Compression Ratio 10.0:1 H.P. @ RPM (SAE Net) 123 @ 5,800 Max. Trq. Lbs.-Ft. @RPM 120 @ 4,250 Fuel Requirement Unleaded (Premium Recommended for Maximum Performance) |
| Arrangement Front Mounted, Transverse Cylinder Block Cast Iron Crankshaft Forged Steel, 5 Main Bearings Cylinder Head Aluminum Alloy, Cross-Flow Valve Train Dual Over Head Cam, Spur Belt Driven, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Hydraulic Lifters Cooling System Water Cooled, Cross-Flow Radiator, Water Pump, Thermostatically Controlled Electric Radiator Fan Lubrication Rotary Gear Pump, Intermediate Shaft Drive, Oil Cooler Fuel/Air Supply Fuel Injection (CIS Electronic) Emission System 3-Way Catalyst, Oxygen Sensor |
| Battery 12 Volt, 54 Amp/Hr. (63 Amp. with A/C) Alternator 14 Volt, 65 Amp. Max. (90 Amp. with A/C) Ignition Digital Electronic Firing Order 1-3-4-2 |
DRIVE TRAIN - FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Transmission Gear Ratios Manual - 5 1st 3.45:1 2nd 2.12:1 3rd 1.44:1 4th 1.13:1 5th 0.91:1 Reverse 3.17:1 Final Drive 3.67:1 |
| Type Rack and Pinion Power Assist Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.17 Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb 34.4 Ft. Ratio 17.5:1 |
BODY, CHASSIS and SUSPENSION |
| Type Unitized Construction, Bolt-On Front Fenders Front Suspension Independent MacPherson Struts, 15mm Stabilizer Bar, Coil Springs, Telescopic Shock Absorbers Rear Suspension Independent Torsion Beam Axle, 20mm Stabilizer Bar, Coil Springs, Telescopic Shock Absorbers Service Brakes Diagonal Dual Circuits with Power Assist, Vent 9.4" Discs Front, Solid 9.4" Discs Rear, Self Adjusting Parking Brake Mechanical to Rear Wheels Wheels 6 J x 14 Alloy Tires 205/55VR14 Drag Coefficient 0.36 Frontal Area 20.4 Sq. Ft. |
| Engine Oil 4.3 Quarts with Filter Fuel 14.5 U.S. Gallons Cooling System 7.3 Quarts |
| Wheelbase 97.3" (2,472 mm) Front Track 56.3" (1,429 mm) Rear Track 56.0" (1,422 mm) Overall Length 158.0" (4,013 mm) Overall Width 66.1" (1,680 mm) Overall Height 55.7" (1,415 mm) (Unladen) Ground Clearance 4.6" (117 mm) (Laden) Curb Weight 2,267 |
| Manual-5 Speed Top Speed 124 mph Acceleration 0-50 mph 5.7 sec. 0-60 mph 7.9 sec. 40-60 mph 6.8 sec. EPA Estimates (City/Hwy.) 50 States 22/29 |
| EPA Class Compact Front Seat 46.4 Cu. Ft. Rear Seat 40.5 Cu. Ft. Trunk 17.9 Cu. Ft. Seating Capacity 5 Front Rear Volume (Cu. Ft.) 46.4 40.5 Head Room 38.1" 37.5" Shoulder Room 53.3" 54.3" Hip Room 51.6" 51.5" Leg Room 39.5" 34.4" |
| 1.8 Liter, 123 HP DOHC, 16 Valve Fuel Injected Engine Hydraulic Valve Lifters Digital Electronic Ignition Close Ratio 5-Speed Transmission MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Independent Torsion Beam Rear Axle 15 mm Front and 20 mm Rear Stabilizer Bars Power Assist Rack and Pinion Steering Power Assisted Disc Brakes Front (Vented) & Rear Pirelli P600 Steel Belted Radial Tires, 205/55VR14 |
| All Steel Unit Body Construction Eurostyle Halogen Headlights Front Spoiler with Brake Coolig Ducts Black Wheelhouse Flares Front and Rear Aprons and Rocker Panels Rear Window Wiper/Washer with Intermittent Feature Dual Remote Controlled Mirrors (Right Convex Mirror) 6J x 14 Teardrop Design Alloy Wheels Roof Mounted Antenna |
| Alpine White - (L90E) Black - (LO41) Bright Blue Metallic - (LP5V) Red Pearl Mica - (LE3P) Tornado Red - (LY3D) |
| Full Instrumentation Including Speedometer, Tachometer, Digital Clock, Water Temperature Gague, Fuel Gauge, Upshift Indicator Light and other Warning Lights On-Board Multi-Function Computer 4-Spoke Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel Center Console with Ashtray, Cigarette Lighter and Rear Seat Heating Ducts Sports Seats with Velour Cloth Inserts & Leatherette Bolsters Fully Reclining Front Bucket Seats with Adjustable Headrests & Height Adjustable Driver's Seat Split Rear Seat, Fold and Tumble Cut Pile Carpeting, Carpeted Luggage Compartment Floor and Cover Electric Rear Window Defroster Tinted Glass Illuminated Vanity Mirror in Right Sun Visor, Left Side Vanity Mirror Time Delay Courtesy Light and Instrument Illumination |
| Air Conditioning Sunroof with Air Deflector Cruise Control AM/FM Stereo Radio with Four Speakers AM/FM Stereo Cassette Radio with Four Speakers, Cassette Storage Tray and Anti-Theft Feature Power Package (Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors) Metallic Paint |
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