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Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

The Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is the cabriolet version of the Volkswagen Golf hatchback. Initially based on the Volkswagen Golf Mk1, and the later Volkswagen Golf Mk3, it was produced by Karmann at Osnabrück for Volkswagen Passenger Cars. There was no Golf Cabriolet produced from the Volkswagen Golf Mk2, Volkswagen Golf Mk4 and the Volkswagen Golf Mk5.

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Golf Mk1 Cabriolet (1979−1993)

Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Cabriolet
Also called Rabbit Cabriolet
Production 1979−1993
Predecessor Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Successor Golf Mk3 Cabriolet
Platform Volkswagen Group A1 platform
Engine(s) 1.6 L I4 1.8 (Engine codes 80-89: JH, 90-93: 2H) L I4
Transmission(s) 4- and 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Wheelbase 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Length 145.9 in (3706 mm) Later: 150.2 in (3815 mm)
Width 63.4 in (1610 mm) Later: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height 55.6 in (1412 mm)
Related Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Volkswagen Jetta Mk1

The Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Cabriolet was introduced in 1979, and was succeeded by the Golf Mk3 Cabriolet in 1993.

The Golf Cabriolet (or Typ 155) in Europe and Canada ("Rabbit Convertible" in America originally and renamed for the 1985 model year to "Cabriolet"), was sold from 1979 to 1993. (a convertible version of the Mk2 Golf was not made). It had a reinforced body, transverse roll bar, a high level of trim, and kept the pre-1980 style of rear lamp clusters from the Mk1 VW Golf.

The Mk1 Cabriolet is of unibody construction built entirely at the factory of Karmann, from stamping to final assembly; Volkswagen supplied the four-cylinder engine, suspension, interior, etc. for Karmann to install. The vinyl tops were insulated and manually or hydraulically operated, with a heated glass rear window.

Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (North America)

The body of the Cabriolet did not change through the entire production run except for a larger fuel tank and smaller spare tire introduced in the 1984 model year.

In an attempt by Volkswagen to keep the car's styling current, all Cabriolets from 1988 on were fitted with a "Clipper" kit out of the factory.

There were a few special editions of the Cabriolet including the Etienne Aigner, Carat, Wolfsburg, and Best Seller editions.

Golf Mk3/3.5 Cabriolet (1993−2002)

Volkswagen Golf Mk3/3.5 Cabriolet
Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Cabrio
Also called VW Cabrio
Production 1993−2002
Predecessor Golf Mk1 Cabriolet
Successor Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet Volkswagen Eos
Platform Volkswagen Group A3 platform
Engine(s) 1.6 L I4 1.8 L I4 2.0 L I4 1.9 L I4 TDI
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase 1994-98: 97.3 in (2471 mm) 1999-2003: 97.4 in (2474 mm)
Length 160.4 in (4074 mm)
Width 66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height 56.0 in (1422 mm)
Related Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Volkswagen Jetta/Vento
Volkswagen Golf Mk3.5 Cabrio

The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Cabrio (or Typ 1E) was introduced in 1993.

It was facelifted in late 1999 with the front, rear, and steering wheel styling from the Golf Mk4 while still maintaining the body from the Mk3 Cabrio. These Cabrios are often referred to as the Mk3.5 Cabrios.

The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio was discontinued in 2002.

Engines

The following internal combustion engines were available in the Golf Cabriolet:[1]

all internal combustion engines are inline four cylinder designs operate on the four-stroke cycle, and are water cooled
engine name displacement engine ID code(s) max. power at rpm max. torque at rpm 0-100 km/h (62 mph) top speed CO2 emissions years
petrol engines
1.6 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) AEK 100 PS (74 kW; 99 bhp) @ 5,800 rpm 135 N•m (100 ft•lbf) @ 4,400 rpm 11.9 sec. 185 km/h (115.0 mph) 192 g/km 1994− 1995
1.6 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) AFT/AKS 100 PS (74 kW; 99 bhp) @ 5,800 rpm 140 N•m (103 ft•lbf) @ 3,500 rpm 11.9 sec. 185 km/h (115.0 mph) 192 g/km 1995− 2000
1.8 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in) AAM/ANN 75 PS (55 kW; 74 bhp) @ 5,000 rpm 140 N•m (103 ft•lbf) @ 2,500 rpm 15.5 sec. 163 km/h (101.3 mph) 185 g/km 1993− 2000
1.8 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in) ABS/ADZ/ANP 90 PS (66 kW; 89 bhp) @ 5,500 rpm 145 N•m (107 ft•lbf) @ 2,500 rpm 13.1 sec. 175 km/h (108.7 mph) 192 g/km 1993− 2000
2.0 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) 2E/ADY 115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) @ 5,400 rpm 166 N•m (122 ft•lbf) @ 3,200 rpm 10.7 sec. 193 km/h (119.9 mph) 190 g/km 1993− 1995
2.0 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) AGG 115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) @ 5,400 rpm 166 N•m (122 ft•lbf) @ 2,600 rpm 10.7 sec. 193 km/h (119.9 mph) 190 g/km 1995− 2000
2.0 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) AWG/AWF 115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) @ 5,400 rpm 165 N•m (122 ft•lbf) @ 3,200 rpm 10.7 sec. 193 km/h (119.9 mph) 190 g/km 2000− 2002
diesel engines all Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)
1.9 TDI 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in) 1Z 66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp) @ 4,000 rpm 202 N•m (149 ft•lbf) @ 1,900 rpm 13.3 sec. 175 km/h (108.7 mph) 140 g/km 1995− 1996
1.9 TDI 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in) ALE/AHU 66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp) @ 4,000 rpm 210 N•m (155 ft•lbf) @ 1,900 rpm 13.3 sec. 175 km/h (108.7 mph) 140 g/km 1996− 2002
1.9 TDI 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in) AFN/AVG 81 kW (110 PS; 109 bhp) @ 4,150 rpm 235 N•m (173 ft•lbf) @ 1,900 rpm 11.3 sec. 190 km/h (118.1 mph) 140 g/km 1996− 2000

Golf Mk6 Cabriolet

As of 2010[update], a new Golf Cabriolet, based on the Golf Mk6, is rumoured to be scheduled for a launch in 2012.[2]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet vehicle wallet (Danish), May 1999
  2. ^ "Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet: to debut with Golf 7 in 2012". eurocarblog.com. 2010-02-15. http://www.eurocarblog.com/post/2808/volkswagen-golf-cabriolet-to-debut-with-golf-7-in-2012. Retrieved 6 July 2010.

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