GLi tech data
Year   Engine Code Rated Hp Engine size Bore X Stroke Fuel Injection
1984 JH 90hp 1781cc 81X86.4 mm CIS
1985 HT 100hp 1781cc 81X86.4mm CIS
1986 RD 105hp 1781cc 81X86.4mm CIS-e
1987 RD 105hp 1781cc 81X86.4mm CIS-e
1988 PL 123hp 1781cc 81X86.4mm CIS-e
1989 PL 123hp 1781cc 81X86.4mm CIS-e
1990 9A 134hp 1984cc 82.5X92.8mm CIS Motronic
1991 9A 134hp 1984cc 82.5X92.8mm CIS Motronic
1992 9A 134hp 1984cc 82.5X92.8mm CIS Motronic

 Miscellaneous facts:  

-1988 was the first year of the 16v engine

-The GLi was only offered in two different displacements: 1.8liter and 2.0 liter

-Standard equipment on most GLi's included:                                                                                       Recaro seats                                                                                                                               VDO gauges, including MFA, integrating Oil temp, Gas milage, trip odometer, outside temp, time, and time of driving into one digital gauge                                                                             15X6 inch BBS alloy wheels in a variety of patterns                                                                     Bosch electronics and fuel injection                                                                                     - While the GTi was introduced in 1983, the american public did not recieve the GLi until 1984

- The GLi was one of the first VW's to add any aerodynamics specific to a model - the inconspicuous rear trunk wing

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