VW Golf Mk 1 Technical Specifications

Model:
VW Golf Mk I 1982

Engine:
1.8litre 8 valve donated from a Road Saloon Mk I raced in 2003
152bhp @ 7600rpm
Standard Fuel Injection
High-lift camshaft with a modified, ported and polished cylinder head and an Allard breather system fitted to an uprated rocker cover
Secured by heavy duty engine mounts front and back
Half Capacity Fuel Tank with fuel lines running inside the car

Gearbox:
Standard Gearbox with Limited Slip Diff Fitted
Short-shift Gear Linkage
Helix ‘Paddle’ Race Clutch
Exhaust: Longlife Exhaust – specially made for car – fitted to a four-branch exhaust manifold

Chassis:
Standard production chassis
Welded-in Roll Cage
Seam Welded Throughout
LEDA Height Adjustable Shock Absorbers on Powerflex Bushes
Drop Chains on Wishbones

Front Brakes:
Wilwood Calipers
Carbon Metallic brake pads from Performance Friction Brakes
2mm Ventilated Discs
No Brake Servo

Rear Brakes:
Original Drum Brakes with wheel cylinders

Wheels:
Fronts: 16” TSW Alloys with Pirelli P Zero C Tyres 16
Rears: 15” TSW Alloys with Pirelli P Zero C Tyres 15