1961 - Volkswagen - 1500 Notchback

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1500 Notchback 1961
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model 1500 Notchback
Production Year 1961
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 1310 mm     (51,6 in)
Rear Track 1346 mm     (53 in)
Length 4225 mm     (166,3 in)
Width 1605 mm     (63,2 in)
Height 1475 mm     (58,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 860 kg     (1894,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 40 litre   (8,8 Imp gal ,  10,6 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 4
Compression Ratio 7,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So 32 PHN carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 44 HP     (32,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3900 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 98 N.m     (72,3 lb.ft ,  10 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 1500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 80,3 N.m    (3900 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 51,2 HP/ton    (38,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 29,5 HP/litre    (22 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 15 s
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 125 km/h   (77,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,89 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,13 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)