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	The 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet (Rabbit Convertible) Page
Introduction The On-going Saga Pictures Spec Data Clubs Events Links Automobile Page Home \auto\86vw\spec.html OTHER DATA: Gas Mileage Log above link not active	***This page is under construction!!! The information entered is not for the Volkwagen, but is left over from the Chevy S-10 from which I'm copying this page from.  Check back later for information once I've recieved it.*** The data below is taken from ___________________________.  I may at a later time add data for other years, but for now only includes information for the 1986 model year. Dimensions NOTE— All dimensions shown are inches/millimeters unless otherwise noted. Exterior Hatchback 2dr Hatchback 4dr Cabriolet (Convertible) Jetta 4dr Wheelbase Length Height — 2WD — 4x4 Width 2WD ground clearance — front — rear 4x4 ground clearance — front — rear 2WD tread width — front — rear 4x4 tread width — front — rear Bumper to front axle Rear overhang ZR2 – Overall width = 71.9 (1828mm).   Interior Interior Hatchback 2dr hatchback 4dr Cabriolet (Convertible) Jetta 4dr Headroom       — front 39.5/1003 39.6/1006 39.6/1005 — rear — — 38.2/970 Legroom       — front 42.4/1077* 42.4/1077* 42.4/1077 — rear — — 34.6/878 Shoulder room       — front 56.9/1443 56.9/1443 57.1/1450 — rear — — 57.2/1452 Cargo volume (cu. ft.) — 17.3/491 — *43.2 in./1097mm in rearmost position.  Capacities and Weights     Hatchback 2dr Hatchback 4dr Cabriolet (Convertible) Jetta 4dr Seating 2/3 2/3 3/4 5 Fuel tank, approximate (gal./liters) 18/72 18/72 18/72 18/72 GVWR, standard (lbs./kg) - 2WD 4200/1905 4600/2087 4400/1996 - - 4x4 - - 5150/2336 5150/2336 Payload, base (lbs./kg) - 2WD 1184/537 1508/684 1202/545 - - 4x4 - - 1389/630 1111/504 Curb weights, estimated (lbs./kg) - 2WD 3016/1368 3092/1403 3198/1451 - - 4x4 - - 3761/1706 4039/1832 Trailering(1)   VORTEC VORTEC Maximum trailer weight ratings (lbs./kg) 2200 L4 4300 V6 Regular Cab - 2WD 3200/1451 6000/2721 Extended Cab - 2WD 3000/1360 5800/2630 - 4x4 - 5500/2494 - ZR2 - 4900/2222 Crew Cab -4x4 - 5200/2358 1 Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on Regular Cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver. Trailer ratings for Extended Cab models will be reduced. The weight of optional equipment, passengers, cargo and required trailering equipment also will reduce the maximum trailer weight your truck can tow. See your Chevy Truck dealer for additional details. NOTES— Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 750 lbs). Xtreme Sport Appearance Package not recommended for towing/trailering. For recreational towing restrictions and availability, consult the Owner’s Manual. Engine Vortec 2200 L4 SFI Engine Technical Features of the Vortec 2200 L4 Engine— Cast roller rocker arms Composite intake manifold Multec II fuel injectors Cast-aluminum cylinder heads Two resonators Large-volume air cleaner Hydraulic roller lifters "Assembled" steel camshaft Extended-Life Service Items Include— Platinum-tip spark plugs Extended-life engine coolant* Single accessory drive belt Engine Vortec 2200 L4 SFI RPO L43 Displacement (cu. in./liters) 134/2.2 Bore & stroke (in.) 3.50 x 3.46 (mm) 89 x 88 Compression ratio 9.0—1 Cylinder block material cast-iron Cylinder head material cast-aluminum Valve configuration DOHC Valves/cylinder 2 Induction system SFI Ignition system direct Lifters hydraulic roller Cam drive chain Coolant capacity (quarts/liters)   — manual transmission 11.5/11.0 — automatic transmission 11.5/11.0 Oil capacity (quarts/liters) 4.5/4.3 Alternator rating (amps) 100 Battery (SAE rating, cca) 525 Recommended unleaded fuel 87 octane Maximum engine speed (RPM) 6000 Horsepower/kW (@ engine RPM) 120/89 @ 5000     Torque (lb.-ft./N-m @ RPM) 140/190 @ 3600     Transmissions 5-Speed Manual Transmission Wide range of gear ratios Synchronized reverse gear Short-throw shifter Transmission Specifications Engine Vortec 2200 L4 Transmission Manual 5-speed   w/overdrive RPO MW2 First gear 3.94 Second gear 2.37 Third gear 1.49 Fourth gear 1.00 Fifth gear 0.83 Reverse 3.65 Fluid capacity (quarts/liters) XX   XX Case material die-cast aluminum Weight (lbs./kg)   — Dry XX — Wet XX Clutch size XX 1 With 245mm converter. 2 With 300mm converter.  Suspension Front Suspension Independent with upper and lower control arms 25mm anti-roll bar Friction-free coil springs on 2-wheel-drive models Torsion bars on 4-wheel-drive models Rear Suspension Two-stage, variable-rate, multileaf rear suspension 2WD Chassis Packages ZQ8 The ZQ8 Sport Suspension is standard on the Xtreme and available on LS 2WD Regular Cab Short Box and LS 2WD Extended Cab S-10 Pickup models. Technical Features of the ZQ8— Two-inch lower ride height 46mm de Carbon front shock absorbers 36mm de Carbon rear shock absorbers 33mm front stabilizer bar Two-stage multileaf rear springs 23mm rear stabilizer bar 16-inch x 8-inch cast-aluminum wheels P235/55R-16 tires Available with the Vortec 2200 4-cylinder SFI engine or the Vortec 4300 V6 SFI engine Steering Variable-ratio, power-assisted Recirculating ball Steering Specifications Ratio – 2WD 15—1 (on center) Ratio – 4WD 16—1 (on center) Turning diameter curb-to-curb (ft./m) 36.9-41.6/10.6-12.7 Brakes Vacuum/hydraulic power brakes Front disc/rear drum standard on 2WD models 4-wheel disc brakes standard on 4x4 models 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) Front U.S. Standard Metric Rotor size (diam. x thick.) 10.05 x 1.03 in. 255 x 26mm Swept area 190.1 sq. in. 3115.1 sq. cm       Rear U.S. Standard Metric Drum size (2WD) (diam. x width) 9.5 x 2.0 in. 241 x 51mm Rotor size (4x4) (diam. x width) 11.6 x .787 in. 295 x 20mm Drum swept area 118.5 sq. in. 1941.9 sq. cm 2WD Wheels Xtreme 16-inch aluminum wheel (included only with Xtreme Sport Appearance Package) P235/55R-16 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires (included with Xtreme Sport Appearance Package and ZQ8 Suspension).  Full-size spare standard not available on Xtreme or ZQ8-equipped models  Optional Equipment Interior Air conditioning – with CFC-free refrigerant Glass – Solar-Ray: dark-tinted – Regular Cab: rear window only – Extended Cab and Crew Cab: rear quarter and rear windows Tachometer(1) Window, sliding rear   Sound Systems AM/FM stereo with cassette player NOTE: All sound systems include an Electronically Tuned Receiver (ETR), seek-scan and a digital clock.   Exterior Third door – driver-side (Extended Cab only) Spare tire(2)   Functional Features Differential, locking rear (not available with Vortec 2200 L4 engine) Shield Package (4x4 only) – includes front differential carrier, transfer case, fuel tank and steering linkage composite skid plates Suspension – Z85 Increased Capacity Package (standard on 4x4 models and 4x2 Extended Cab models) Transmission – 4-speed electronically controlled automatic