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Volkswagen `Beetle' 1500

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 53.7 PS (53.0 bhp) (39.5 kW) @ 4200 rpm
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 126 km/h (78 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 64.63 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 106.0 Nm (78 ft·lb) (10.8 kgm) @ 2600 rpm
bmep 892.2 kPa (129.4 psi)
Specific torque 71 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
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) 4026 mm
Length (inches) 158.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1550 mm
Width (inches) 61 in
Height (milimeters) 1500 mm
Height (inches) 59.1 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 820 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1808 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 39.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.8 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD
Steering worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio
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 1970 Volkswagen `Beetle' 1500 PDF Manual
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Year 1970

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