Wolfgang Specifications

Wolfgang is a 1988 VW Cabriolet Best Seller with special emissions equipment for California. He is based on the A1 Golf, has the factory Euro body and ground effects, a 4-headlight grill and is a special white-on-white package.

General

• Birthday – 7/87
• Location – Osnabrück, West Germany
• Color – Alpine white body & vinyl top
• Weight – 2,625 lbs
• Overall Length, Width, Height – 153.1", 64.6", 55.6"
• Wheelbase & Ground Clearance – 94.5", 4.9"
• Current Mileage – 140,000+
• Current Residence – San Diego, California, USA

Engine, Transmission & Exhaust

• Engine – 4 cylinder (JH), 8 valve (big valve), SOHC, CIS fuel injection
• Horsepower & Torque – 90 hp @ 5,500 rpm, 102 ft-lbs torque
• Displacement – 109 cu in / 1.8 liter
• Stroke & Bore – 3.4" / 86.4 mm, 3.19" / 81 mm
• Compression Ratio – 8.5:1
• Transmission – 5 speed manual (020 type)
• Gear Ratios – 1st 3.45, 2nd 2.12, 3rd 1.44, 4th 1.13, 5th 0.89
• Standard VW single manifold, down pipe & 2” exhaust system

Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tires

• Steering Type & Turning Circle – Power assisted rack & pinion, 31.2'
• Front Suspension – Independent MacPherson struts, 16.5 mm stabilizer bar, NEUSPEED lower strut tie-bar, coil springs, BOGE TurboGas shocks, polyurethane bushings
• Rear Suspension – Independent stabilizer axle, 20.5 mm stabilizer bar, coil springs, BOGE TurboGas shocks, polyurethane bushings
• Brakes – Dual diagonal circuits with power assist, ventilated 9.4" front discs, 7.1" rear drum (self adjusting), mechanical parking break
• Wheels – Zandvoort 5-1/2J X 13 alloy wheels
• Tires – Pirelli P400 175/70R13 tires

Capacities

• Fuel Capacity – 13.7 US gallons / 52 liters
• Mileage Estimates (EPA) – 24 city, 27 highway
• Cooling System Capacity – 5.1 qt / 4.8 liters
• Oil Capacity – 4.3 qt / 4 liters