Volkswagen Taro 1989–1997
1 generation (7A)No photos yet1.8 MT (83 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGermany
Car classJ
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1800 cm3 Gasoline
Power82 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Germany
Specifications
Engine
Capacity1800 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Engine model2y
Engine code2Y
Number of cylinders4
Max power (kW)61 kW
Stroke cycle78 mm
Engine power82 hp
Engine power83 PS
Cylinder bore86 mm
Compression ratio8.8
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Bodywork
Front track width1355 mm
Back track width1370 mm
Height1555 mm
Width1650 mm
Number of seater2
Clearance210 mm
Wheelbase2850 mm
Length4725 mm
Body typePickup
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed140 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)22.1 s
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.4 l
Fuel80
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Grades & features
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