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1953 Volkswagen Type 1

Germany Gasoline RWD Sedan

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1953
Make: Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

Year: 1953
Make: Volkswagen
Model

Type 1

Body Style

Sedan

Generation

Series 1 Zwitter

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: 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Curb weight: 730 kg (1,609 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: 1.88 :1
3rd Gear: 1.22 :1
4th Gear: 0.79 :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

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: 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: 200 mm (7.9 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

Steering Wheel

Steering Ratio: 14.15 :1
Steering Mechanism: Worm and Sector

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Front Trunk: Yes

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

Reverse

4.63 :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

Type 1

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Sedan

Variant

Type 1 Standard1946–2004

Type 1 Sedan Generations2 of 11

Year

Powertrain

100 1.1 H4 Manual

Horsepower

25 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed