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VW Golf, 4 x 2, 12 V, D (Front view, left side)

 
 

Front view, left side

Picture from Danish Army publication

 

Danish Army Specific: The first VW Golf to be used in the Danish Army. Deliverance took place from January 1980.
Historical
: The Golf was introduced in 1974 to supersede the "Kāfer". Production of the A1 ceased in 1983 with some 6 million produced.
Length: 3.81 m (148 inches).
Width: 1.61 m (63 inches).
Height: 1.59 m (62 inches).
Weight: 1.250 kg (2.750 lb.).
Engine
: Own 4-cylinder, 1.471 cm3 (90 cubic inches), liquid-cooled.
Horsepower: 50 at 5.000 rpm.
Transmission: 4-speed.
Transfer case: None.
Electrical system: 12 volt, negative ground.
Brakes: Hydraulic, servo-assisted.
Tyres: 155 - SR13.
Fording depth:
without preparation: N/A.
with deep water fording kit: N/A.
Fuel type: Diesel.
Fuel capacity: 45 liter (10 gallons).
Range: 325 km (203 miles).
Crew: 1 + 3.
Additional: In the early 1980“s the 1.471 cm3 engine was superseded by a longer-stroke 1.588 cm3 unit. Acquisition price was around 41.000,- DKr.


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