1996/97 Golf III GTI 16V Technical Specifications (Europe & Asia) |
This page contains Technical Specifications for the 1996 & 97 Golf III GTI 16V sold in Asia & Europe. This information is taken fron literature published by Volkswagen of Japan and Volkswagen Germany. Many thanks to Tetsuo Hayashi of Kobe, Japan for his assistance in gathering this information.
ENGINE |
Type 4 Cylinder, In-Line Bore 82.5 mm Stroke 92.8 mm Displacement 1,984 cc Compression Ratio 10.5:1 H.P. @ RPM (SAE Net) 145 @ 6,000 Max. Trq. Lbs.-Ft.@RPM 18.3 kgm @ 4,800 Fuel Requirement Unleaded Premium (98 RON) |
ENGINE DESIGN |
Arrangement Front Mounted, Transverse Cylinder Block Cast Iron Crankshaft Cylinder Head Valve Train Cooling System Fuel/Air Supply Emission System Catalytic Converter Lambda Control |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Battery 60 Amp Alternator 70/280 Ignition Electronic Ignition Management with Long-Life Spark Plugs |
DRIVE TRAIN - FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
Type 5 Speed Manual with Double Constant Velocity Joint Drive Shafts Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Transmission Gear Ratios Manual - 5 1st 3.300:1 2nd 1.944:1 3rd 1.416:1 4th 1.029:1 5th 0.837:1 Reverse 3.060:1 Clutch Asbestos-Free, Single Dry Plate Hydraulic Clutch Operation |
STEERING |
Type Maintenance-Free Rack & Pinion Steering with Power Assistance Safety Steering Column with Telescoping Element |
BODY, CHASSIS and SUSPENSION |
Springing Coil Springs with Telescopic Shock Absorbers (Front) Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers (Rear) Front Suspension Suspension Struts & (Lower) Three-Point Wishbones (Track Stabilizing Steering Roll Radius) Anti-Roll Bar - Front Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Trailing Arm Axle with Large Track-Correcting Mounts Anti-Roll Bar - Rear Service Brakes Dual Circuit System with Ventilated Discs Front & Rear Electronic Anti-Locking Brake System Wheels 6.5J x 15 Long Beach Alloy Wheels Tires 205/50VR15 |
CAPACITIES |
Engine Oil Fuel 55 Litres Cooling System |
DIMENSIONS |
Wheelbase 2,475 mm Front Track 1,460 mm Rear Track 1,440 mm Turning Circle 11 m Overall Length 4,020 mm Overall Width 1,170 mm Overall Height 1,435 mm Ground Clearance 135 mm Curb Weight 1,200kg |
PERFORMANCE |
Manual-5 Speed Top Speed Information Acceleration Not MPG Estimates Currently Max. Driving Range Available |
INTERIOR VOLUME (SAE) |
Seating Capacity 5 Comfort Dimension 1836 mm Elbow Room - Front 1440 mm Seating Area 2.59 m Luggage Space (litres) 320/1152 |
STANDARD FEATURES |
Air Conditioning Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Central Locking Immobilizer Electronic Differential Lock System (ESD) |
EXTERIOR FEATURES |
Tinted Heat-Insulating Windows Color-Keyed Bumoers Color-Keyed Radiator Grille Color-Keyed Lateral Rubbing Strips Color-Keyed Door Mirror Housings Black Sills Twin Exhaust Tailpipe Heated Dual Remote Controlled Outside Rearview Mirrors Integrated Front Hallogen Fog Lamps 6.5J x 15 Long Beach Alloy Wheels 205/50VR15 Steel Belted Radial Tires |
INTERIOR FEATURES |
Tinted Heat-Insulating Windows Vanity Morror in Driver's Side & Front Passenger's Sun Visor Illuminated Ashtray in Fascia Center Console with Ashtray at Rear Lockable Glove Compartment on Front Passenger's Side Storage Boxes on Doors at Front Height Adjustable Front Recaro Seats 1/3 to 2/3 Split-Folding Rear Seat & Backrest Two Head Restraints at Rear Leather Covered Steering Wheel Rim, Gear Lever Know and Gaiter and Handbrake Lever Handle Height Adjustable Three-Point Inertia Reel Seat Belts with Belt Tensioners at Front Two Three-Point Inertia Reel Seat Belts - with Height Adjustment on 4-door Models - and One Static Lap Belt at Rear Velour Fleece Carpeting Velour Fleece Lining for Luggage Compartment Carpeted Luggage Compartment Cover |
ELECTRICAL/OPERATING EQUIPMENT |
Air Bag for Driver & Front Passenger Electronic Immobilizer Air Conditioning Electric Windows at Front Twin Halogen Headlights Under One Lens 8 Speaker AM/FM Cassette Radio |
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