Volkswagen Rabbit 1979–1984

1 generation (Mk1 / Type 17) [restyling]

No photos yet1.7 MT (73 hp)

At a glance

Engine1715 cm3 Gasoline

Power73 hp

GearboxManual

OriginN/A

Series

GTI hatchback 3-doors Hatchback 3-doors Hatchback 5-doors Pickup

Trim

1.6 D AT (52 hp)1.6 D MT (52 hp)1.7 AT (65 hp)1.7 AT (73 hp)1.7 MT (65 hp)1.7 MT (73 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Maximum torque122 N*m

Capacity1715 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Number of cylinders4

Max power (kW)54 kW

Engine power73 hp

Engine power73 PS

Cylinder bore79.5 mm

Stroke cycle86.4 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutInline

Turnover of maximum torqueto 3 000 RPM

Max power at RPMto 5 000 RPM

Bodywork

Ground clearance130 mm

Rear track1347 mm

Front track1392 mm

Height1420 mm

Width1620 mm

Wheelbase2410 mm

Min trunk capacity370 l

Max trunk capacity370 l

Length3950 mm

Number of seater5

Curb weight845 kg

Body typeHatchback

Gearbox and handling

Turning circle10.3 m

Number of gear5

Drive wheelsFront wheel drive

Gearbox typeManual

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity40 l

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, McPherson Struts

Back suspensionSemi-dependent, Torsion beam

Grades & features

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