history VW Passat B1

Altered Audi 80 = the first Passat - click for enlargement!
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German version

VW Passat B1
Motor in-line-four cylinder engine
displacement1287 cm³
bore * stroke75 * 73,4 mm
crankshaftpoured
compression8,5 : 1
Engine ControlOHC - toothed belt
valve drivebucket tappet, 2 V. per Zyl.
coolingFluid
mixture formationSingle Carburetor
fuelPetrol 91 ROZ
torque95 Nm at 2000 rpm
max. power40 kW (55 HP)
rated speed5500 rpm
powertrainlongitudinal engine with front drive
transmissionFour Speed, Three Speed-automatic
Steeringrack and pinion
Front SuspensionMcPherson struts,
neg. offset
Rear Suspensiontorsion crank axle
Brakesfloating-caliper-Discs/Drums,
optinal(!) brake booster
Safetythree-point seat belt in front, integrated headrest
Manufactured1973 - 1980
Basic Weightapprox. 880 kg + driver
trailer450/850 kg
Top Speedapprox. 150 - 160 km/h
Sales Price8450,- DM
Versionfive-doors

VW Passat
displacement1471 cm³
bore * stroke80 * 76,5 mm
crankshaftforged
compression9,7 : 1
coolingFluid
mixture formationsingle-/downdraft carburetor
fuelPetrol 95 ROZ
torque115/124 Nm at 3500/4000 rpm
max. power55/62 kW (75/85 HP)
rated speed5800 rpm

successor - Passat 1983