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Volkswagen Export Saloon `Beetle'

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 75.00 mm × 64.00 mm 2.95 in × 2.52 in
Cylinders F-4
Displace 1.1 litre 1131 cc (69.018 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 5.80:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 24.8 PS (24.5 bhp) (18.3 kW) @ 3300 rpm
0-50 mph 22.90 s
0-60 mph -1.00 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h -1.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 24.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 100 km/h (62 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 27.47 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 67.0 Nm (49 ft·lb) (6.8 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 744.4 kPa (108 psi)
Specific torque 59.24 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.17
Unitary capacity 282.75 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) 4070 mm
Length (inches) 160.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1540 mm
Width (inches) 60.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1500 mm
Height (inches) 59.1 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters) 160 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 892 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1967 lb
Weight distribuiton 42.00 %
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 2.30 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 4.43

General information

RAC rating 14.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1953 Volkswagen Export Saloon `Beetle' PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1953

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