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Volkswagan GLI
The first-generation
Jetta appeared in the North American market
in 1980, available as a two-door coupe and
four-door sedan. Styling was penned at ItalDesign,
by Giorgetto Giugiaro. A version of this model,
known as the Volkswagen Fox, continued in
production in South Africa until the late
1990s. In some markets such as in Mexico the
A1 Jetta was known as the Volkswagen Atlantic.
Powering the base A1
Jetta and GL trim in 1980 was a standard 1.6
L four-cylinder producing 78 hp (57 kW) and
83 ft·lbf (113 N·m) torque.
In 1981, the engine was upgraded to a 1.7
L producing 74 hp (54 kW) and 90 ft·lbf
(121 N·m) torque. Additional engine
choices were a diesel 1.6 L four making 50
hp (37 kW) and, in 1984 (the final year of
the A1), a "GLI" high-performance
version was offered, powered by the 1.8 L
engine and close-ratio transmission from the
Rabbit GTI, which made 90 hp (67 kW) and 105
ft·lbf (142 N·m) torque.
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