1961 Volkswagen 1500 Notchback specifications

1961 Volkswagen 1500 Notchback data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1310 mm 51.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1346 mm 53 inches
Length 4225 mm 166.3 inches
Width 1605 mm 63.2 inches
Height 1475 mm 58.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 860 kg 1896 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 40 litres 8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1493 cc
(91.108 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 69 mm
3.27 × 2.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 44.6 PS (44 bhp) (32.8 kW)
at 3900 rpm
maximum torque 98 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm)
at 1500-2800 rpm
Specific output 22 kW/litre
29.9 ps/litre
29.5 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 65.64 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.2:1
Fuel system 1 So 32 PHN carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 824.9 kPa (119.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 373.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 15 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 125 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
51.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
38.15 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
51.16 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
26.21 kg/kW
43.78 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.89
Final drive ratio 4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID135410
Production total
Model code
Model family Typ 3
RAC rating 17.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Volkswagen 1500 Notchback added 2005-11-22.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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