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Volkswagen 1600 A

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.00 mm × 69.00 mm 3.27 in × 2.72 in
Cylinders F-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1493 cc (91.108 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.50:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 15.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 21.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 125 km/h (78 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 46.15 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 892.2 kPa (129.4 psi)
Specific torque 71 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.2
Unitary capacity 373.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4340 mm
Length (inches) 170.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1610 mm
Width (inches) 63.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1470 mm
Height (inches) 57.9 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 150 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 975 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2150 lb
Weight distribuiton 39.60 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 40 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.8 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock 2.800
Turning circle 11.20 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.89
Final drive ratio 4.13

General information

RAC rating 17.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Volkswagen 1600 A PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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