1.3 tintop specs

what were the engine specs for the 1.3? :dontknow:

golf driver 1.3 is as follows:

1272cc 4cyl
bore and stroke: 75x72mm
comp. ratio: 8.2:1

60bhp @ 5600rpm,
70lbs.ft. @ 3500rpm
top speed: 93mph
0-50mph: 9.2 secs
0-60mph: 14.6 secs

urban: 26.9mpg
56mph: 42.2mpg
75mph: 31.7mpg

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cheers john did u know what group they were to insure?

i'm not sure mate, i'd imagine higher than a golf c etc, not just 'cause of bigger engine, but because it is dressed up to look like a gti

although mine isn't anymore and i am paying 2k to insure it    (wheels and coilies declared)

man thats expensive oh well it aint gonna put me off getting one btw how old are ya im lookin 2 get me one as a first car and how are they to live with everyday because it will be my daily driver? also any faults to look out for?

i'm 18, don't have the driver 1.3 in mine anymore, got a 1.3 out of an '88 polo, so i don't know what the original engines are like.

they're sound dailies, don't drive mine daily anymore though as i can't get it into my work car park without scraping cause it's too low!

i used my 1.1 for about 6 months as a daily fine but if you have a noise investigate

Hey, i have a 1.3 Driver (83), being used as my daily since finished resto last month. Fully comp cost me about ? 160 but i'm in my mid thirties, Classic insurance with 3000mls limit per year. May have to sell due to house move. Are you interested??   Photos in forum - New Folks First ever mk1 and More photos of First ever mk1.

i've got an 83 driver too   and use it as a daily it has broke down on me a couple of times in about 2 years but all have been a roadside fix in 10 mins normally just an issue with points gap (with mine anyway) or split hoses which are pretty hard to come by i have noticed. generally a pretty reliable car tho but you gotta expect a few things to go wrong with a car over 25 years old.

as for insurance i'm 22 and pay about 700 quid thrid party fire and theft and have 9 points on my licence  :cry:  ! and i've just had a renewal quote of 800 fully comp with break down cover and all that from a classic insurer so not too bad really (compared to 2k although when your 18 your always gonna pay silly insurance unfortuanately).

i'd say find one with a solid shell as your main priority as the mechanics are easier to fix than the body and if it don't have full interior or all the trim it can be a pain in the backside and expensive to get bits….. hope some of that helps dude.

i have a 1.1  c   im 23 and pay ?350