1976 Volkswagen Dasher 2-Door Auto
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The 1976 Volkswagen Dasher 2-Door Auto is a 79-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 79 horsepower at 5,500 rpm.
The Dasher measures 172.4 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 79 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, timing belt |
| Bore and Stroke | 79.5 x 80 |
| Injection Type | Bosch CIS fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion crank axle, coil springs, Panhard rod |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 33.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 4.5J x 13 |
| Wheels Rear | 4.5J x 13 |
| Tires Front | 155 SR13 |
| Tires Rear | 155 SR13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.4 in |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Front Track | 52.7 in |
| Rear Track | 52.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1976 Volkswagen Dasher 2-Door Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1976 Volkswagen DASHER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 9, 1983 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
NHTSA campaign 83V117000
Dec 19, 1975 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA campaign 75V212000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1976 VOLKSWAGEN DASHER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.