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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1951
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Type 1
Body Style: Convertible

Generation

Series 1

Seats

4

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1100 Karmann Cabriolet 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

Dimensions

Length: 4,070 mm (160.2 in)
Width: 1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Height: 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Curb weight: 800 kg (1,764 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

Displacement

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: Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars: A
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

Volkswagen emblem

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

1,160 kg (2,557 lb)

Cargo Capacity

360 kg (794 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

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Adult

Split Fold Ratio

No Split

Convertible

Variant

Type 1 Standard1949–1979

Type 1 Convertible Generations1 of 10

Year

Powertrain

1100 Karmann Cabriolet 1.1 H4 Manual

Horsepower

25 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed