1972 - Volkswagen - 1302 `Beetle´

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1302 `Beetle´ 1972
2. 1302 `Beetle´ 1970
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model 1302 `Beetle´
Production Year 1972
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2420 mm     (95,3 in)
Front Track 1379 mm     (54,3 in)
Rear Track 1352 mm     (53,2 in)
Length 4080 mm     (160,6 in)
Width 1585 mm     (62,4 in)
Height 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Ground Clearance 160 mm     (6,3 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 870 kg     (1916,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 40,9 litre   (9 Imp gal ,  10,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
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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 1192 cc     (72,74 cu in)
Bore 77 mm     (3,03 in)
Stroke 64 mm     (2,52 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,2
Unitary Capacity 298 cc/cylinder    (18,19 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 34 HP     (25,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 83 N.m     (61,3 lb.ft ,  8,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 67,3 N.m    (3600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 39,1 HP/ton    (29,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 28,5 HP/litre    (21,3 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 115 km/h   (71,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,89 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,38 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & roller
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,6
Turning Circle Diameter 9,6 m    (31,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.TA.
Suspension (rear) I.SwSemiAx.TA.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
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