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1945 Volkswagen Type 51

GermanyGasoline4WDSedan

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1945
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 51
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.1 H4 4x4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
25 hp
Power (kW)
18 kW
Top speed
80 km/h (50 mph)
Displacement
1,131 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,070 mm (160.2 in)
Width
1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Height
1,630 mm (64.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Curb weight
755 kg (1,664 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
6 V
Battery Capacity
75 Ah
Engine Configuration
Bore
75 mm (3.0 in)
Stroke
64 mm (2.5 in)
Compression Ratio
5.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.6 :1
2nd Gear
2.07 :1
3rd Gear
1.25 :1
4th Gear
0.8 :1
Final Drive
4.43 :1

Brakes

Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
230 mm (9.1 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm (9.1 in)

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Torsion
Suspension, Front
Independent
Trailing Arm
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Swing Axle

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
40 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
9.5 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,356 mm (53.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,360 mm (53.5 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Ground Clearance
275 mm (10.8 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,110 kg (2,447 lb)
Cargo Capacity
355 kg (783 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Swing-out

Interior

Steering Wheel

Steering Ratio
14.15 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector

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