1955 Volkswagen `Beetle' de Luxe specifications

1955 Volkswagen `Beetle' de Luxe data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4064 mm 160 inches
Width 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Height 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 737 kg 1625 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1192 cc
(72.74 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77 × 64 mm
3.03 × 2.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 30.4 PS (30 bhp) (22.4 kW)
at 3400 rpm
maximum torque 76 Nm (56 ft·lb) (7.8 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 18.8 kW/litre
25.5 ps/litre
25.2 bhp/litre
0.41 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 63.76 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.1:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 801.2 kPa (116.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 298 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
41.27 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
30.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
40.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
32.94 kg/kW
55.03 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 I.TB.
Rear suspension I.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-H
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 4.40
general
Carfolio.com ID32296
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Volkswagen `Beetle' de Luxe added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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