Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 Automated manual (50 hp)

1302/1303 3rd facelift · 1970–1975

General

Turning circle
9.6 m

Body

Number of seats
4
Body type
Cabriolet

Dimensions

Length
4080 mm
Width
1585 mm
Height
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2420 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
Curb weight
920 kg
Boot volume (min)
260 L
Boot volume (max)
260 L

Engine

Engine capacity
1,584 cm³
Engine power
50 hp
Max power RPM
From 4, 000 rpm
Maximum torque
106 Nm
Max torque RPM
up to 2,800 rpm
Engine type
Petrol
Cylinder layout
Boxer
Aspiration
Carburetor
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Bore
85.5 mm
Stroke
69 mm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automated manual
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, MacPherson struts, Spring
Rear suspension
Front Axle, Longitudinal Arms, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Maximum speed
127 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
24 s

Fuel Economy

Combined fuel consumption
9.5 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
41 L
Fuel grade
92 octane

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