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1946 Volkswagen Type 1
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1946
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 1
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Series 1
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
100 1.1 H4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
25 hp
Power (kW)
18 kW
Torque
67 Nm (49 lb-ft)
Top speed
105 km/h
(65 mph)
0–60 mph
47.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
50 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,070 mm
(160.2 in)
Width
1,540 mm
(60.6 in)
Height
1,550 mm
(61.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
720 kg
(1,587 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
1,131 cc
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
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
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Torsion
Live Axle
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
Trailing Arm
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Swing Axle
Dependent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
7.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,290 mm
(50.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,250 mm
(49.2 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Ground Clearance
220 mm
(8.7 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable
Other Equipment
Carpets
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
Final Drive
4.43 :1
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Gross Weight
1,110 kg
(2,447 lb)
Cargo Capacity
380 kg
(838 lb)
Door Handles
Swing-out
Equipment
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Other Equipment
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
205
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
161
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Black
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Optional
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
14.15 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Design
Colour
Grey
Colour
Beige
Optional
Black
Optional
Brown
Optional
Silver
Optional
White
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Type 1
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Adult
Split Fold Ratio
No Split
Sedan
Variant
Type 1 Standard
1946–2004
Type 1 Sedan Generations
1 of 11
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Series 1
1946–1967
Year
1946
Powertrain
100 1.1 H4 Manual
Horsepower
25 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
Manual, 4-speed
