1988 GTI 16V Technical Specifications(Canada) |
This page contains Technical Specifications for the 1988 GTI 16V sold in Canada and taken directly from literature published by Volkswagen Canada Inc.
ENGINE |
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) |
ENGINE DESIGN |
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 Emission System 3-Way Catalyst, Oxygen Sensor |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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 |
STEERING |
Type Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb 10.5 m |
BODY, CHASSIS and SUSPENSION |
Type Unitized Construction, Bolt-On Front Fenders Front Suspension Independent MacPherson Struts, Negative Steering Roll Radius, Stabilizer Bar Rear Suspension Independent Torsion Beam Axle, Coil Springs, Telescopic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar Service Brakes Power-Assisted, Dual Diagonal Hydraulic Circuits, Ventilated Discs Front, Solid Discs Rear Parking Brake Mechanical, Effective on Rear Wheels Wheels 6 J x 14 Alloy Tires 205/55VR14 |
CAPACITIES |
Engine Oil 4.5 Liters with Filter Fuel 55 Liters |
DIMENSIONS |
Wheelbase 247.2 cm Front Track 142.9 cm Rear Track 142.2 cm Overall Length 401.3 cm Overall Width 168.0 cm Overall Height 141.5 cm (Unladen) Ground Clearance 11.7 cm (Laden) |
PERFORMANCE |
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. |
INTERIOR VOLUME (SAE) |
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" |
MECHANICAL FEATURES |
1.8 Liter, 123 HP DOHC, 16 Valve Fuel Injected Engine Engine Oil Cooler 5-Speed Close Ratio Sport Transmission Tuned Exhaust System with Twin Outlet Pipes Fully Independent Sports Calibrated Suspension Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars Power Rack and Pinion Steering |
EXTERIOR FEATURES |
All Steel Unit Body Construction Aerodynamic Halogen Headlights Front Spoiler with Brake Cooling Ducts Black Protective Wheel Arch Flares Front and Rear Aprons and Rocker Panels Rear Window Wiper/Washer with Intermittent Feature Dual Remote Controlled Mirrors 6J x 14 Light Alloy Wheels with Steel Space Saver Spare 205/55VR 14 Steel-Belted Radial Tires Integrated Rain Gutters Lockable Fuel Filler Cap Wide, Protective Lower Body Side Moulding Remote Controlled Outside Mirrors (Left & Right) Stone Guards at Rear Wheel Openings Dual Tone Horn 2-Speed Windshield Washer/Wiper with Intermittent Setting |
EXTERIOR COLORS |
Alpine White - (L90E) Black - (LO41) Red Pearl Mica - (LE3P) Tornado Red - (LY3D) |
INTERIOR FEATURES |
Full Instrumentation Including Speedometer, Odometer, Trip Odometer, Coolant Temperature Gauge with Warning Light, Telltale Lights for Alternator Output, Oil Pressure, Tachometer, Digital Quartz Chronometer, Fuel Level Gauge On-Board Multi-Function Trip Computer 4-Spoke Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel Leatherette Shift Boot Center Console with Illuminated Ashtray & Lighter and Rear Seat Heating Outlets Sports Seats in Charcoal Velour with Contrasting Red Stripes Height-Adjustable Driver's Seat AM/FM Stereo Full-Logic Cassette, Electronic Tuning Radio with Electronic Security Code Protection Flexible Roof-Mounted Antenna Fully Reclining Front Bucket Seats with Adjustable Headrests & Height Adjustable Driver's Seat Split Fold and Tumble Rear Seats Instant Response, High Capacity Air Blend Ventilation System with 3-Speed Blower Air Distribution Outlets in Front Footwells, Base of Windshield, in Center, Left & Right of Dash, Plus Additional Side Window Defoggers Illuminated, Lockable Glove Compartment Cloth-Covered Door Panels with New, Larger Storage Bins on Front Doors Electric Rear Window Defroster Tinted Glass Passenger Vanity Mirror Passenger-Assist Handles with Integrated Coat Hooks in Rear 3-Point Inertia Type Seat Belts for Outboard Read Seat Passengers Courtesy Light with Door Operated Switches Fully Padded Cut-Pile Carpeting |
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT |
Air Conditioning Sunroof with Air Deflector Cruise Control AM/FM Stereo Cassette ETR with Fully Electronic Controls and Electronic Security Code Protection Power Package (Windows, Mirrors, Central Locking System) |
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