The Volkswagen K 70 is a saloon (sedan) with a front mounted engine which transmits the power to the rear wheels.
It forms part of Volkswagen's Typ 48 model range.
The 4 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1.6 litres. In this application it produces power and torque figures of 74 bhp (75 PS/55 kW) at 5200 rpm and 123 Nm (91 lbft/12.5 kgm) at 3500 rpm respectively.
A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels.
Stated weight at the kerb is 1050 kg.
Top claimed speed is 148 km/h (92 mph).
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