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Volkswagen Derby (86C)

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Engine versions

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.0 (40 KM) Selected Gasoline 40 KM 1981–1984
1.1 (50 KM) Selected Gasoline 50 KM 1981–1983
1.3 (55 KM) Selected Gasoline 55 KM 1983–1984
1.3 (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1981–1984
1.3 (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1983–1984

Selected engine version

1.0 (40 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1984

Engine power
40 KM
Torque
74 Nm
Engine displacement
1,043 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21.2 s
Maximum speed
135 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Derby
Version
Derby (86C)
Engine
1.0 (40 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1981
End of production
1984
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
135 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
GL
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1043 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Power
40 KM @ 5300 obr./min
Torque
74 Nm @ 2700 obr./min

Volume and weight

Minimum trunk capacity
445 l
Curb weight
715 kg
Gross weight
1150 kg
Roof load
50 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
600 kg
Trailer load without brakes
380 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3975 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1355 mm
Wheelbase
2335 mm
Front track
1306 mm
Rear track
1332 mm
Ground clearance
118 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
4.5J x 13;4.5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.1 (50 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1983

Engine power
50 KM
Torque
76 Nm
Engine displacement
1,093 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.4 s
Maximum speed
146 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Derby
Version
Derby (86C)
Engine
1.1 (50 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1981
End of production
1983
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
146 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
HB
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1093 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Power
50 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
76 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Minimum trunk capacity
445 l
Curb weight
725 kg
Gross weight
1150 kg
Roof load
50 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
650 kg
Trailer load without brakes
390 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3975 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1355 mm
Wheelbase
2335 mm
Front track
1306 mm
Rear track
1332 mm
Ground clearance
118 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
4.5J x 13;4.5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.3 (55 KM)

Gasoline · 1983–1984

Engine power
55 KM
Engine displacement
1,272 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Derby
Version
Derby (86C)
Engine
1.3 (55 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1983
End of production
1984
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
HK
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1272 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Power
55 KM @ 5400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
40 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
145/80 R13
Rim size
4.5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.3 (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1984

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
95 Nm
Engine displacement
1,272 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13 s
Maximum speed
155 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Derby
Version
Derby (86C)
Engine
1.3 (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1981
End of production
1984
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
155 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
HH
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1272 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
60 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
95 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Minimum trunk capacity
445 l
Curb weight
735 kg
Gross weight
1150 kg
Roof load
50 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
650 kg
Trailer load without brakes
390 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3975 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1355 mm
Wheelbase
2335 mm
Front track
1306 mm
Rear track
1332 mm
Ground clearance
118 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
4.5J x 13;4.5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.3 (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1983–1984

Engine power
75 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Derby
Version
Derby (86C)
Engine
1.3 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1983
End of production
1984
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
GK
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Power
75 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no