Whats the difference in all the different types on GTi's, Jargon etc

[golfpro]

The G40 and G60 names referred to the depth of the superchargers operating chamber in millimeters and the G60 Ralleye and G60 engines are different, the G60 is a 1781 cc and the charger is driven at 1.6 times crank speed. The G60 Ralleye is a 1763 cc and the charger is driven at 1.7 times crank speed and yes I am a anorak  :embarassed:

Thats good knowledge. So is the rallye faster then? or am i opening an oversized can of killer worms?

[Daz...]

I think the reason the Rallye's charger spins a bit quicker is to make up for the smaller capacity of the engine...which was only smaller due to homologation (sp?) purposes as VW wasn't allowed to use the 1781cc engine in that class of Rallying.

Pretty sure they produce the same power as the G60 tho.

[golfpro]

ooooh, suppose that makes sence. Makes you wonder why they didnt use the smaller engine in the g60's though doesnt it.

[Neaty]

The G40 and G60 names referred to the depth of the superchargers operating chamber in millimeters and the G60 Ralleye and G60 engines are different, the G60 is a 1781 cc and the charger is driven at 1.6 times crank speed. The G60 Ralleye is a 1763 cc and the charger is driven at 1.7 times crank speed and yes I am a anorak  :embarassed:

Thats good knowledge. So is the rallye faster then? or am i opening an oversized can of killer worms?

ah i was sure that one of the G60 engines were 1763cc, but didnt realise it was the Rallyes.

thanks for confirming that uruk hai

[mix]

Urak hai for president....i mean writing a knowledge database for the site....

[Stu.750]

i thought they used a smaller capacity block due to cooling issues between the bores ?

[Brads MK2 GTI]

Don't forget the Mk2 Limited's and the G60 Fire & Ice models too!

[Uruk Hai]

Golfpro just to answer your question about the performance of the different models here's the figures according to VW ...........

MKII GTI 8V:- 112 bhp at 5500 rpm
                    114 lb/ft torpor at 3100 rpm
                    0 - 60 8.3 seconds
                    Top speed 119 mph

MKII GTI 16V:- 139 bhp at 6100 rpm
                     123.5 lb/ft torque at 4600 rpm
                     0 - 60 7.9 seconds
                     Top speed 130 mph

MKII GTI G60:- 160 bhp at 5680 rpm
                     165 lb/ft torque at 3800 rpm
                     0 - 60 8.3 seconds
                     Top speed 134 mph

MKII Ralleye Golf G60:- 160 bhp at 5680 rpm
                                166 lb/ft torque at 3800 rpm
                                0 - 60 7.6 seconds
                                Top speed 130 mph

MKII G60 Limited:- 210 bhp at ?
                          186 lb/ft toque at ?
                          0 - 60 7.4 seconds
                          Top speed 143 mph