1972 Volkswagen SP2

The SP2 is a rear wheel drive coupé automobile with a rear located engine, sold by Volkswagen. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.7 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 64 bhp (65 PS/48 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 113 N·m (83 lb·ft/11.5 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine drives the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a quoted 890 kg at the kerb. Top quoted speed is 161 km/h (100 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4217 mm
Weight
890 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.7 litre
Cylinders
4, Flat
Power
65 PS / 64 bhp / 48 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
113 Nm / 83 ft.lb / 11.5 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
161 km/h / 100 mph

1972 Volkswagen SP2 specifications

1972 Volkswagen SP2 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1342 mm	52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1380 mm	54.3 inches
Length	4217 mm	166 inches
Width	1610 mm	63.4 inches
Height	1158 mm	45.6 inches
Ground clearance	149 mm	5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.76
Kerb weight	890 kg	1962 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40 litres	8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 4
Capacity	1.7 litre 1679 cc (102.459 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	88 × 69 mm 3.46 × 2.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.28
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	65 PS (64 bhp) (48 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	113 Nm (83 ft·lb) (11.5 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	28.4 kW/litre 38.6 ps/litre 38.1 bhp/litre 0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	67.3 Nm/litre 0.81 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	845.7 kPa (122.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	419.75 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	161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 72.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 53.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 71.91 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 18.65 kg/kW 31.15 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.89
Final drive ratio	3.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	91729
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	19.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1972 Volkswagen SP2 added 2002-01-24. Last modified 2013-02-28.