1988 Volkswagen Jetta

The Volkswagen Jetta was a versatile vehicle with several engines available. The base power plant was a four-cylinder 109 cubic-inch unit that offered 85 horsepower. The Jetta GLI models had a higher compression ratio and 105 horsepower. The Jetta GLI 16V featured the same engine found in the Scirocco 16V; it was an overhead-cam four-cylinder unit that offered 123 horsepower. It had a multi-point fuel injection system and five main bearings. A five-speed manual gearbox was standard with an automatic available for an additional cost. Disc brakes were in the front and drums were in the rear. Pricing began at $9,290 for the base model and rose to $13,725 for the GLI 16V model.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2013

Related Reading : Volkswagen Jetta History

The Jetta was a marketing strategy by Volkswagen in 1980 as the obvious general interest was veering towards sedans rather than the hatchback shape vehicle. Appearing in the North American market in 1980, the first generation Jetta was available in both two-door coupe and four-door sedan. Reaching the elite status of becoming the best-selling European vehicle in the United States, the Jetta is also....
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1988 Volkswagen Jetta

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1988 Jetta
$13,725-$300,000
1988 Volkswagen Jetta Price Range: $9,290 - $13,725

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Other 1988 Volkswagen Models
$8,190 - $12,240

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Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
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97.30 in.
5 cyl., 136.02 CID., 110.00hp
$7,980 - $10,000
97.30 in.
4 cyl., 96.91 CID., 52.00hp
4 cyl., 108.99 CID., 85.00hp
4 cyl., 108.99 CID., 105.00hp
4 cyl., 108.99 CID., 123.00hp
$9,290 - $13,725

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