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Volkswagen 1302 `Beetle'

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 77.00 mm × 64.00 mm 3.03 in × 2.52 in
Cylinders F-4
Displace 1.2 litre 1192 cc (72.74 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 115 km/h (71 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 39.08 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 875 kPa (126.9 psi)
Specific torque 69.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.2
Unitary capacity 298 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2420 mm
wheelbase 95.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4080 mm
Length (inches) 160.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1585 mm
Width (inches) 62.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1500 mm
Height (inches) 59.1 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 160 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 870 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1918 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 40.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock 2.600
Turning circle 9.60 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.89
Final drive ratio 4.38

General information

RAC rating 14.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Volkswagen 1302 `Beetle' PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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