Volkswagen Type 1 1.6 Manual (48 hp)

Generation 1 · 1938–2003

General

Car class
C
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Cabriolet
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
4

Dimensions

Width
1550 mm
Length
4060 mm
Height
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1320 mm
Rear track
1360 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
1,600 cm³
Engine power
48 hp
Aspiration
Carburetor
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Max power (kW)
35 kW
Engine layout
Rear-wheel drive
Valves per cylinder
2
Compression ratio
7.5
Bore
85.5 mm
Stroke
69 mm
Engine code
AM
Engine model
AM
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Torsion
Front brakes
Drum

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
80 octane

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