Home Archive 1997 Volkswagen Golf

1997 Volkswagen Golf GTI-VR6

3VWHD81H1VM086642
2.8L V6 SOHC 12V
Engine
5-Speed Manual Overdrive
Transmission
FWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
MEXICO
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Volkswagen Golf

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 3VW Volkswagen · North America · Mexico
VDS · Descriptor HD81H Golf GTI-VR6
VIS · Vehicle ID 1VM086642 1997 · Serial 086642

Basic Information

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
TrimGTI-VR6
Body StyleHATCHBACK 2-DR
Doors2
ManufacturerVolkswagen
CountryMEXICO

Engine & Performance

Engine2.8L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission5-Speed Manual Overdrive
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeM
Serial Number086642

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf
Trim Level GTI-VR6

Engine & Performance

Fuel System SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 172 @ 5800
Displacement 2.8L/170
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 173 @ 4200
Engine Type 2.8L V6 SOHC 12V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 5M OD
Transmission-long 5-Speed Manual Overdrive
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 2800
Overall Length 160.40
Overall Width 66.70
Overall Height 56.20
Wheelbase 97.40
Standard Seating 5
Standard Towing 2000
Maximum Towing 2000
Standard Payload 968
Maximum Payload 968
Wheelbase (in) 97.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.7
Height, Overall (in) 56.2

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Cassette Player Standard
CD Player Optional
Leather Seat Optional
Alloy Wheels Standard
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 14.50
Fuel Economy-city 19
Fuel Economy-highway 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in MEXICO
Body Style HATCHBACK 2-DR
Turning Diameter 34.20
Tires 205/50R15
Front Headroom 37.50
Rear Headroom 37.40
Front Legroom 42.30
Rear Legroom 31.50
Front Shoulder Room 54.00
Rear Shoulder Room 54.60
Ground Clearance 4.80
Track Front 56.90
Track Rear 56.50
Passenger Volume 86.80
Cargo Volume 17.50
MSRP $19,710
Dealer Invoice $18,198
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Front Tire Size P205/50R15
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Rear Tire Size P205/50R15
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5

Pattern Information

Pattern3VWHD81H V
WMI 3VW (Mexico, North America)