Volkswagen Passat 1973–1980

B1 (Type 32 / Type 33)
No photos yet1.3 MT (55 hp)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classD
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1272 cm3 Gasoline
Power55 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
Fastback 2-doorsFastback 4-doorsHatchback 3-doorsHatchback 5-doorswagon
Trim
1.3 MT (55 hp)1.3 MT (60 PS)1.5 MT (50 hp)1.5 MT (75 PS)1.5 MT (86 PS)1.6 AT (85 hp)1.6 MT (110 PS)1.6 MT (72 PS)1.6 MT (75 hp)1.6 MT (85 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Capacity1272 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Number of cylinders4
Max power (kW)40 kW
Engine power54 PS
Engine power55 hp
Stroke cycle72 mm
Cylinder bore75 mm
Compression ratio8.2
Maximum torque91 N*m
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine codeFY
Engine modelfy, za
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Turnover of maximum torqueto 3 500 RPM
Max power at RPMto 5 800 RPM
Bodywork
Front track1341 mm
Front track width1341 mm
Rear track1349 mm
Back track width1349 mm
Height1360 mm
Width1600 mm
Ground clearance180 mm
Clearance180 mm
Wheelbase2470 mm
Length4180 mm
Number of seater5
Curb weight885 kg
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle10.3 m
Number of gear4
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Max speed148 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)18 s
Fuel tank capacity45 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.5 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.0 l
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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