The Volkswagen 412 E is a rear wheel drive motor car, with its engine placed in the rear, and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body designed by Brooks Stevens.
The Volkswagen 412 E belongs to the Typ 4 model family from Volkswagen.
Powering the Volkswagen 412 E is an overhead valve, 1.7 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 79 bhp (80 PS/59 kW) at 4900 rpm and 133 N·m (98 lb·ft/13.6 kgm) at 2700 rpm respectively.
The power is delivered to the wheels by means of a 3 speed automatic transmission.
Its maximum speed claimed is 152 km/h (94 mph).
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