1987 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1987 Volkswagen Golf, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1983 - 1991
Price :	$8,400-$12,300

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1786 cc \| 109.0 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 5550 RPM
Torque :	100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Light Alloy
Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection

Inline 4
Displacement :	1786 cc \| 109.0 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	102 BHP (75.072 KW) @ 5250 RPM
Torque :	110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 3250 RPM
Bore :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Light Alloy
Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1987 :	130,641
1987 Volkswagen Golf

Handling

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer	FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E018000
Summary	CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, 'BRAKE HOSES.'
Consequence	BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Mfr Report Date	19840801
NHTSA Campaign ID	87V053000
Summary	FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Consequence	FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy	INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Notes	SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL FUEL PUMP SYSTEM.

Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Mfr Report Date	19840801
NHTSA Campaign ID	92V050000
Summary	THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Consequence	THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy	REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.
Notes	SYSTEM: WATER HEATER; HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES.

Component	WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Mfr Report Date	19861201
NHTSA Campaign ID	87V063000
Summary	THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED.
Consequence	AN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL MAY LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OFTIME AND COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy	INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS.
Notes	SYSTEM: WHEELS/LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1987 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$10,355
Avg. Household Income :	$24,350
Avg. Home :	$92,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.89
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1987 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 1987 Volkswagen Golf has a wheelbase size of 97.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1987 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 1987 Volkswagen Golf has a length of 158.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1987 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 1987 Volkswagen Golf has a width of 65.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1987 Volkswagen Golf cost when new?A: The 1987 Volkswagen Golf cost approximately $8,400 to $12,300 (USD) when new.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1987 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 1987 Volkswagen Golf was a HatchBack.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1987? A: Volkswagen produced 130,641 automobiles in 1987.

Q: What engines did the 1987 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 1987 Volkswagen Golf had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1786 cc | 109.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 5550 RPM and 100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 3000 RPM

Inline 4 (1786 cc | 109.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 102 BHP (75.072 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 3250 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1987 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 1987 Volkswagen Golf had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.