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Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door)

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Engine versions

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.6 (65 KM) Selected Gasoline 65 KM 1973–1982
1.6 (58 KM) Selected Gasoline 58 KM 1973–1982

Selected engine version

1.6 (65 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1982

Engine power
65 KM
Torque
115 Nm
Engine displacement
1,584 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18 s
Maximum speed
138 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Brasilia
Version
Brasilia (5-door)
Engine
1.6 (65 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1973
End of production
1982
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
138 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18 s
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
BA
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1584 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Flat V-shaped 180° engine
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Piston stroke
69 mm
Compression ratio
7.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
2.5 l
Power
65 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
115 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Minimum trunk capacity
81 l
Maximum trunk capacity
244 l
Curb weight
900 kg
Gross weight
1320 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4040 mm
Width
1606 mm
Height
1438 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1326 mm
Rear track
1361 mm
Ground clearance
149 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Anti-roll bar, Steer
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Rim size
5J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 (58 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1982

Engine power
58 KM
Torque
111 Nm
Engine displacement
1,584 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s
Maximum speed
132 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Brasilia
Version
Brasilia (5-door)
Engine
1.6 (58 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1973
End of production
1982
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
132 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
BA
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1584 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Flat V-shaped 180° engine
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Piston stroke
69 mm
Compression ratio
7.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
2.5 l
Power
58 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
111 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Minimum trunk capacity
81 l
Maximum trunk capacity
244 l
Curb weight
900 kg
Gross weight
1320 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4040 mm
Width
1606 mm
Height
1438 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1326 mm
Rear track
1361 mm
Ground clearance
149 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Anti-roll bar, Steer
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Rim size
5J x 14
ABS
no