1952 Volkswagen Type 1

GermanyGasolineRWDConvertible

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1952
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
Displacement
1,131 cc

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
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

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)
Rear 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

Gross Weight
1,160 kg (2,557 lb)
Cargo Capacity
360 kg (794 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
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

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable
Other Equipment
Carpets
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
Adult
Split Fold Ratio
No Split

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car

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