1973 Volkswagen Passat TS Variant Automatic specifications

1973 Volkswagen Passat TS Variant Automatic data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2470 mm 97.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1335 mm 52.6 inches
Length 4190 mm 165 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1360 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance 107 mm 4.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1471 cc
(89.766 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76.5 × 80 mm
3.01 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
85 PS (84 bhp) (63 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
121 Nm (89 ft·lb) (12.3 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
42.6 kW/litre
57.9 ps/litre
57.1 bhp/litre
0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
82.26 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.7:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 32/35 TDID carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1033.7 kPa (149.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 367.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 14 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 166 km/h (103 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 front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5J x 13
Wheel size rear 5J x 13
Tyres front 175/70 SR 13
Tyres rear 175/70 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 239 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID801218
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Volkswagen Passat TS Variant Automatic added 2024-04-25.
Last modified 2024-04-25.

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4 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 860 kg
4 door fastback FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW
2 door fastback FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW
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