1970 Volkswagen 1600 TL Fastback specifications

1970 Volkswagen 1600 TL Fastback 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) 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Length 4370 mm 172 inches
Width 1640 mm 64.6 inches
Height 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 1010 kg 2227 lb
Weight distribution 40.8% front
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 1.6 litre
1584 cc
(96.662 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85.5 × 69 mm
3.37 × 2.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.24
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
55 PS (54 bhp) (40 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
110 Nm (81 ft·lb) (11.2 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
25.4 kW/litre
34.6 ps/litre
34.1 bhp/litre
0.56 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
69.44 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.7:1
Fuel system 2 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 872.7 kPa (126.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 396 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
54.21 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
39.87 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
53.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
25.08 kg/kW
41.9 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 2.800
Turning circle 11.20 m
Front suspension I.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
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 ID39138
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Volkswagen 1600 TL Fastback added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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