'82 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel Gallery

02/19/10

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Specs

Model

Rabbit Diesel 1.6 L

Engine

Liquid-cooled 8-valve SOHC inline-4 Diesel

Bore x Stroke

79.5 x 86.4mm

Displacement

1,588cc

Fuel Injection

Bosch

Compression Ratio

23.5 : 1

Max. Power Output

52hp @ 4,800rpm

Max. Torque

71.5 ft.-lb. @ 3,000rpm

Ignition

Unnecessary ;)    (See Compression Ratio)

Transmission

4-speed manual

Front track / Rear track

1,407 / 1,419 mm

Dimensions

3,985 x 1,661 x 1,409mm (L x W x H)

Wheelbase

2,474mm

Fuel Capacity

10.0 gal

Tires

Front & Rear 175/70 R13 (Radial)

Suspension

Front: MacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear: Trailing arm, independent

Brakes

Vacuum power assist.
Front hydraulic disc with single-piston calipers Rear hydraulic drum

Dry Weight

952kg

Average fuel consumption

47 mpg

Pictures (Gallery has 12 pix).

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Rear view.

The Rabbit emblem is seriously fading. I'm thinking about renewing it, perhaps with the "Humpin' Rabbit" aftermarket one.

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