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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.
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
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.





