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Volkswagen 1500 Notchback

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 7.20:1
Fuel system 1 So 32 PHN carb
Maximum power 44.6 PS (44.0 bhp) (32.8 kW) @ 3900 rpm
0-50 mph 15.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 125 km/h (78 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 51.16 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 98.0 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm) @ 1500-2800 rpm
bmep 824.9 kPa (119.6 psi)
Specific torque 65.64 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) 4225 mm
Length (inches) 166.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1605 mm
Width (inches) 63.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1475 mm
Height (inches) 58.1 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 860 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1896 lb
Weight distribuiton
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
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
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 1961 Volkswagen 1500 Notchback PDF Manual
1500 Notchback picture
Designer unknown
Year 1961

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