VW Golf Mk I GTi group 2 (1976)
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1976: VW Golf Mk I GTi
1983: VW Golf Mk I GTi 1.8
1984: VW Golf Mk II GTi
1986: VW Golf Mk II GTi 16V
1990: VW Golf Mk II Rallye G60
1993: VW Golf Mk III GTi 16V

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Specifications

Group/Class 2 Homologation number: 5584 10/3E, 5731 and A5172 and N5172
Years active 1976 - 1982 Homologation start: 1/1/1976, 1/1/1979, 1/10/1983, 1/7/1984
Homologation end: 31/12/1979, 31/12/1981, A/N: 31/12/1987
Engine
Type VW EA827 R4 FT, FP, FR 1976 GTI: Type EG, code GE, straight 4cyl, 4 stroke, petrol engine located front transverse with 15o rear inclination
Capacity 1588 cc WRC: 1588 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 79.5 x 80.0
Compression ratio 8.2:1, GTI: 9.5:1, 1980: 10.0:1
Output power - torgue 165 HP / 7200 rpm 18.3 kgm (180 Nm) / 6000 rpm
Main bearings forged steel crankshaft with 5 main bearings 54mm (GTI 56mm) diameter, and 46mm big end journal diameter connecting rod length between centers 136mm, big end bearing tunnel diameter 49mm. aluminium alloy piston with top combustion chamber "bowls" and 41.7mm (GTI 40.7mm) compression height
Materials block: grey cast iron, 220mm deck height, 277.6mm height, 88mm bore spacing cylinderhead: cross flow aluminium alloy heron flat design, 131mm height
Cams/valves single overhead camshaft (SOHC), belt driven 2 valves/cyl. - 8 valves total. 34mm inlet valve diameter, 31mm exhaust valve diameter. 2 coil springs per valve and 0o angle between inlet and exhaust valves axis and vertical
Aspiration natural, 1 x Solex 34 PICT5 carburetor, GTI Bosch K-jetronic mechanical multipoint fuel injection
Ignition electronic, firing order 1-3-4-2
Cooling system jacketed watercooled with pump, radiator, 280 mm diameter-4 blades fan and thermostat 6.5 lt
Lubrication system wet sump, 1979+: dry sump 3.5 lt
Transmission
Type front wheel drive VW 020, 4 or 5 speed gearbox
Gearbox ratios 1st: 3.455/1 (38/11)
2nd: 1.96/1 (37/19) or 1.944/1 (35/18)
3rd: 1.37/1 (37/27) or 1.286/1 (36/28)
4th: 0.969/1 (31/32)
R: 3.167/1 (38/12)		 1st: 2.769/1 (36/13)
2nd: 1.944/1 (35/18)
3rd: 1.461/1 (38/26)
4th: 1.207/1 (35/29)
R: 3.167/1 (38/12)		 1/1979+: 1st: 2.500/1 (35/14)
2nd: 1.650/1 (33/20)
3rd: 1.172/1 (34/29)
4th: 0.939/1 (31/33)
R: 3.167/1 (38/12)		 10/1979+: 1st: 3.455/1 (38/11)
2nd: 2.118/1 (36/17)
3rd: 1.444/1 (39/27)
4th: 1.129/1 (35/31)
5th: 0.918/1 (31/34)
R: 3.167/1 (38/12)		 1/1980+: 1st: 2.500/1 (35/14)
2nd: 1.789/1 (34/19)
3rd: 1.423/1 (37/26)
4th: 1.172/1 (34/29)
5th: 1.031/1 (33/32)
R: 3.167/1 (38/12)
Diffrential ratio 3.90/1 (74/19), 3.700/1 (74/20). Group 2: 3.000/1 (69/23), 3.04/1 (70/23), 3.08/1 (71/23), 3.13/1 (72/23), 3.17/1 (73/23), 3.27/1 (72/22), 3.32/1 (73/22), 3.47/1 (73/21), 4.22/1 (76/18), 4.53/1 (77/17), 4.81/1 (77/16) helical gears limited slip front differential
Clutch dry single disk, 190-210mm diameter
Chassis-body
Type steel monocoque Type 17EG1 (1976, 4 speed gearbox) and 17EG2 (1979, 5 speed gearbox) chassis of VW A1 platform with aluminium roll-cage. 3 door hatchback steel bodyshell with steel front and rear bumbers. Group 2: extended wheel arches.
1976 GTI: front plastic spoiler. 1979+:PVC with steel supports front and rear bumbers
Front suspension mac pherson strut with lower "L" wishbone, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and anti roll bar
Rear suspension trailing arm with torsion beam axle, coil spring, telescopic shock absorbers and adjustable anti roll bar
Steering system rack and pinion (no servo). 1983 group A: hydraulic servo assistance 20.8/1 ratio, 3.35 turns lock to lock. 1983 group A: 16.8/1 ratio
Brakes Front ventilated disks of 239/256/240/260/266/280mm diameter with 4 piston calipers, rear drums of 180 and 1 double piston caliper 14.3mm diameter, or 200mm diameter. Rear disks of 226/240/260/266/280mm diameter with 2 piston calipers dual circuit with VW vacuum servo (8" diameter) and adjustable ratio split front to rear
Dimensions
length: 3.725 m (146.6") width: 1.610 m (63.4"), group 2: +100mm height: 1.410 m (55.5")
1976 GTI: 1.395 mm (54.9")
wheelbase: 2.400 m (94.5") front track: 1.390 m (54.7"),
1976 GTI: 1.404 mm (55.3")		 rear track: 1.348 m (53.1"),
1976 GTI: 1.372 mm (54")
Rims - tires 4.5" - 5" x 13". GTI 5.5 x 13". Wheel studs 4 x M12x1.5 175/70HR13
Weight 750 kg
Fuel tank 45 lt, 1979 Group 2: 90 lt

Results in WRC

Races

Works team: Volkswagen Motorsport

Season
Entry Rally event
Driver
Codriver		 Team MC SVE
Entry list		 POR KEN GRE MAR FIN S.R TdC RAC
Joachim Springer
Hans-Christoph Mehmel		 35th*
Jutta Fellbaum
Hermann Schäfer		 47th*
Hans-Michael Jelsdorf
Jorg Rasmussen		 48th*
Freddy Kottulinsky
Fritz Lochmann		 dnf*
Egon Svanholt
Peer Glad		 dnf
Patrick Lier
Jean Pierre Frattini		 dnf
Giubar
Alan/ V Morelli		 dnf dnf
Wolfgang Šulc
Fritz Weixelbraun		 Bosch Racing Team Wien dnf*
Statistics
Others starts/finishes 9/3 7/3 1/0 1/0

*Group 1 entries

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Drawings

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Rear suspension

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  1. Cap
  2. Washer
  3. Rubber bush, upper
  4. Rubber bush, lower
  5. Spacer, 42 mm long
  6. Spring seat, Golf GTI-Special model
  7. Coil spring
  8. Shock absorber
  9. Rear axle
  10. 30 Nm
  11. Anti-roll bar. Only for vehicles with 81 kW engine
  12. 70 Nm
  13. Washer (small)
  14. 45 Nm
  15. 45 Nm
  16. Washer (large)
  17. Mounting with bonded rubber bush
  18. Handbrake cable clip
  19. Spring seat, lower
  20. Protective tube. Install if not fitted (Standard as of Chassis No. 17 A 0 004 320)
  21. Buffer
  22. Circlip
  23. Ring
  24. Spacer. 36 mm long
  25. Slotted nut 20 Nm
  26. Rubber bush, lower
  27. Rubber bush, upper
  28. Washer
  29. 35 Nm
  30. Cap
  31. R + I from inside
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