The Volkswagen 1302 S `Beetle' is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with its engine located in the rear, and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body.
The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 1.6 litres. This unit develops power and torque figures of 50 bhp (51 PS/37 kW) at 4000 rpm and 106 Nm (78 lbft/10.8 kgm) at 2800 rpm respectively.
A 4 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the wheels.
It weighs a stated 870 kg at the kerb.
The Volkswagen 1302 S `Beetle' is claimed to manage a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).
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