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1953 - Volkswagen - Export Saloon `Beetle´

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1. Export Saloon `Beetle´ 1953
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Export Saloon `Beetle´
Production Year 1953
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 1295 mm     (51 in)
Rear Track 1251 mm     (49,3 in)
Length 4070 mm     (160,2 in)
Width 1540 mm     (60,6 in)
Height 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Ground Clearance 160 mm     (6,3 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,7
Weight 892 kg     (1964,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %42 / %58
Fuel Capacity 40 litre   (8,8 Imp gal ,  10,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 2,3
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 1131 cc     (69,02 cu in)
Bore 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Stroke 64 mm     (2,52 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,17
Unitary Capacity 282,75 cc/cylinder    (17,25 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 5,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 24,5 HP     (18,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3300 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 67 N.m     (49,4 lb.ft ,  6,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 52,9 N.m    (3300 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 27,5 HP/ton    (20,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 21,7 HP/litre    (16,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 22,9 s
0 - 60 mph -1 s
0 - 100 km/h -1 s
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 24,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 100 km/h   (62,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,79 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,43 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) I.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)