1964 - Volkswagen - 1200 `Beetle´

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1200 `Beetle´ 1964
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model 1200 `Beetle´
Production Year 1964
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 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Rear Track 1289 mm     (50,7 in)
Length 4064 mm     (160 in)
Width 1537 mm     (60,5 in)
Height 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 739 kg     (1627,8 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 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
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 40 HP     (29,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3900 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 88 N.m     (64,9 lb.ft ,  9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 73 N.m    (3900 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 54,1 HP/ton    (40,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 33,6 HP/litre    (25 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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,89 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,37 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
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)