1957 Volkswagen EA 53 specifications

1957 Volkswagen EA 53 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2142 mm 84.3 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3713 mm 146.2 inches
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight
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 0.9 litre
887 cc
(54.128 cu in)
Bore × Stroke
Bore/stroke ratio
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 32.5 PS (32.1 bhp) (23.9 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 27 kW/litre
36.7 ps/litre
36.2 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 221.75 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 110 km/h (68 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID167112
Production total
Model code
Model family Concept
RAC rating
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Volkswagen EA 53 added 2007-12-17.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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