1970 - Volkswagen - `Beetle´ 1500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. `Beetle´ 1500 1970
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model `Beetle´ 1500
Production Year 1970
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2400 mm     (94,5 in)
Front Track 1314 mm     (51,7 in)
Rear Track 1346 mm     (53 in)
Length 4026 mm     (158,5 in)
Width 1550 mm     (61 in)
Height 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 820 kg     (1806,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 39,8 litre   (8,8 Imp gal ,  10,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1493 cc     (91,11 cu in)
Bore 83 mm     (3,27 in)
Stroke 69 mm     (2,72 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,2
Unitary Capacity 373,25 cc/cylinder    (22,78 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 53 HP     (39,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 106 N.m     (78,2 lb.ft ,  10,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 89,9 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 64,6 HP/ton    (48,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 35,5 HP/litre    (26,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 126 km/h   (78,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio 4,13 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & roller
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) I.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)