Volkswagen Type 3 1.6 Manual (55 hp)

Generation 1 · 1961–1973

General

Car class
C
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5
Body type
Sedan

Dimensions

Length
4340 mm
Width
1605 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
1,584 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
55 hp
Max power (kW)
40 kW
Max power RPM
4,000 rpm
Maximum torque
110 Nm
Max torque RPM
4,000 rpm
Cylinder layout
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
7.7
Bore
85.5 mm
Stroke
69.0 mm
Engine layout
Rear-wheel drive
Engine code
CT
Engine model
CT
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

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

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Disc

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
80 octane

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