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Volkswagen Derby

1977 – 1981 Germany

The Volkswagen Derby was in production from 1977 to 1981. Its petrol engines range from 50 to 60 hp across 2 variants. The lightest version weighs only 700 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Volkswagen Derby
Body styleNot specified
Production1977 – 1981
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power50 – 60 hp
0–100 km/h12.9 – 15.4 s
Top speed145 – 154 km/h
Fuel economy8.2 – 8.3 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.1L 4MT (50 HP)
1.1 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 50 hp 15.4 s 145 4-Speed manual
1.3L 4MT (60 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 60 hp 12.9 s 154 4-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1093 cm3 (67 ci)
Power
37 KW @ 5800 RPM50 HP @ 5800 RPM50 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
56 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM76 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
90.1 mph (145 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145SR13

Dimensions

Length
154.3 in (3919 mm)
Width
61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height
53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.2/51.6 in (1,300/1,311 mm)
Wheelbase
91.7 in (2329 mm)
Ground Clearance
3.7 in (94 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1543.2 lbs (700 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power
44 KW @ 5600 RPM60 HP @ 5600 RPM59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
69 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM93 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
95.7 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145SR13

Dimensions

Length
154.3 in (3919 mm)
Width
61.4 in (1560 mm)
Height
53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.2/51.6 in (1,300/1,311 mm)
Wheelbase
91.7 in (2329 mm)
Ground Clearance
3.7 in (94 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1543.2 lbs (700 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Length3,919 mm
Width1,560 mm
Height1,349 mm
Wheelbase2,329 mm
Curb weight700 kg
Torque76 – 93 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.