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Volkswagen Scirocco I (53)

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9 versions · 9 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.1 (50 KM) Selected Gasoline 50 KM 1974–1977
1.3 (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1979–1980
1.5 (70 KM) Selected Gasoline 70 KM 1977–1980
1.5 (70 KM) Selected Gasoline 70 KM 1974–1975
1.5 (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1974–1975
1.5 (85 KM) Selected Gasoline 85 KM 1974–1977
1.6 (110 KM) Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1976–1980
1.6 (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1974–1977
1.6 (85 KM) Selected Gasoline 85 KM 1974–1977

Selected engine version

1.1 (50 KM)

Gasoline · 1974–1977

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

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Version
Scirocco I (53)
Engine
1.1 (50 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1974
End of production
1977
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
144 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
FA
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
Cylinder bore
69.5 mm
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
50 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
79 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Minimum trunk capacity
347 l
Maximum trunk capacity
533 l
Curb weight
780 kg
Gross weight
1170 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3885 mm
Width
1624 mm
Height
1309 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1390 mm
Rear track
1350 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm
Turning circle
10.3 m

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
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.3 (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1980

Engine power
60 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Version
Scirocco I (53)
Engine
1.3 (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1979
End of production
1980
Body type
Coupé
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
GF
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Power
60 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.5 (70 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1980

Engine power
70 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Version
Scirocco I (53)
Engine
1.5 (70 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1977
End of production
1980
Body type
Coupé
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
JB
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
70 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.5 (70 KM)

Gasoline · 1974–1975

Engine power
70 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Version
Scirocco I (53)
Engine
1.5 (70 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1974
End of production
1975
Body type
Coupé
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
FH
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
70 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.5 (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1974–1975

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
116 Nm
Engine displacement
1,471 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Maximum speed
165 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Version
Scirocco I (53)
Engine
1.5 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1974
End of production
1975
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
165 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
FB
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1471 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
75 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
116 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
280 l
Maximum trunk capacity
820 l
Curb weight
775 kg
Gross weight
1150 kg
Roof load
50 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3874 mm
Width
1624 mm
Height
1309 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1390 mm
Rear track
1350 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm
Turning circle
9.8 m

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
With spring struts, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
175/70 R13;175/70 R13
Rim size
5J x 13;5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.5 (85 KM)

Gasoline · 1974–1977

Engine power
85 KM
Torque
123 Nm
Engine displacement
1,471 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Maximum speed
175 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Version
Scirocco I (53)
Engine
1.5 (85 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1974
End of production
1977
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
FD
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1471 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
85 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
123 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
280 l
Maximum trunk capacity
820 l
Curb weight
775 kg
Gross weight
1150 kg
Roof load
50 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3874 mm
Width
1624 mm
Height
1309 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1390 mm
Rear track
1350 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm
Turning circle
9.8 m

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
With spring struts, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
175/70 R13;175/70 R13
Rim size
5J x 13;5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 (110 KM)

Gasoline · 1976–1980

Engine power
110 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Version
Scirocco I (53)
Engine
1.6 (110 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1976
End of production
1980
Body type
Coupé
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
EG
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
110 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1974–1977

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
119 Nm
Engine displacement
1,588 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.3 s
Maximum speed
165 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Version
Scirocco I (53)
Engine
1.6 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1974
End of production
1977
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
165 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.3 s
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
EM, FN, FP
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1588 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
75 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
119 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Minimum trunk capacity
347 l
Maximum trunk capacity
533 l
Curb weight
800 kg
Gross weight
1170 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3885 mm
Width
1624 mm
Height
1309 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1390 mm
Rear track
1350 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm
Turning circle
10.3 m

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
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 (85 KM)

Gasoline · 1974–1977

Engine power
85 KM
Torque
125 Nm
Engine displacement
1,588 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Maximum speed
175 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Version
Scirocco I (53)
Engine
1.6 (85 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1974
End of production
1977
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
FR
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1588 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
85 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
125 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Minimum trunk capacity
347 l
Maximum trunk capacity
533 l
Curb weight
800 kg
Gross weight
1170 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3885 mm
Width
1624 mm
Height
1309 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1390 mm
Rear track
1350 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm
Turning circle
10.3 m

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
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
175/70 R13
Rim size
5J x 13
ABS
no