Volkswagen Polo Mk2
| Volkswagen Polo Mk2 (86C) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Volkswagen Derby (sedan) |
| Production | 1981–1994 |
| Assembly |
Wolfsburg, Germany Pamplona, Spain |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini (B) |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 3-door hatchback (coupé) 2-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A02 platform |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,335 mm (91.9 in) |
| Length | 3,655 mm (143.9 in) (hatchback, 1981–1990) 3,975 mm (156.5 in) (sedan, 1981–1990) 3,765 mm (148.2 in) (hatchback, 1990–1994) 3,725 mm (146.7 in) (coupé, 1990–1994) 4,030 mm (158.7 in) (sedan, 1990–1994) |
| Width | 1,580 mm (62.2 in) |
| Height | 1,355 mm (53.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 736–804 kg (1,623–1,773 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Polo Mk1 |
| Successor | Volkswagen Polo Mk3 |
The Volkswagen Polo Mk2 is the second generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini. It was produced from late 1981 until 1994. It received a major facelift in 1990 and was available in three different body styles, including a distinctive "kammback"-styled hatchback. The sedan version received the name of Volkswagen Derby.
A revised Polo model (known as the Mark 2 or Mark II, internally designated Typ 86C) was introduced in October 1981, with the major change being the introduction of a new body style with a steep (almost vertical) rear window, as well a version with a diagonal rear window and a similar profile to the previous model. These two body styles were called the Hatchback and Coupé respectively, although in fact both were three-door hatchbacks. The latter was added to the range in 1983 as the radical styling of the original design was not welcomed by all. The Coupé was originally only available with the more powerful engines (55 and 75 PS), but after a mild facelift in August 1984 the base 40 PS (29 kW) unit was also made available.
The sedan version was no longer called the Derby in all countries, and was changed to the Polo Classic. Production was expanded to Spain in the mid-1980s following Volkswagen's takeover of SEAT.
1093 cc or 1272 cc engines were available at launch. In 1986, the Polo received numerous technical improvements; amongst many other minor updates, the engines were changed to lower maintenance hydraulic tappets, new camshafts and valve gear and an automatic choke; the 1043 cc engine replaced the 1093 cc, and in some markets the 1.3-litre engine was available with fuel injection and equipped with a catalytic converter. In 1984 an all-new 1.3-litre engine was introduced, which was used in various generations of Polo until 1996. The Polo received some changes in August 1984, including a new dashboard, a bigger fuel tank, and more standard equipment. The GL was discontinued with the CL essentially taking its place. All models now received round rather than the earlier square headlights.
Available with the 1093 cc engine the Coupé featured additions such as sporting seats trim, wheel arch extensions, rear spoiler, low profile tyres and a rev counter, as well as the round headlights which were later fitted across the range. The GL featured a 60 PS (44 kW) engine. In 1985, the first sporty Polo, the Coupé GT, was introduced with a 75 PS (55 kW) engine, as well as servo assisted brakes, twin headlights, a digital clock, sports seats and a rev counter. Other special feature models were introduced over the rest of the period of the Mark 2 production run including models such as the Twist, Parade and Country.
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