1961 Volkswagen Type 3

Germany Gasoline RWD Convertible

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1961 Volkswagen Type 3

Germany Gasoline RWD Convertible

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Specifications

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

Vehicle Details

Year: 1961
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Type 3
Body Style: Convertible

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Specifications

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

Vehicle Details

Year: 1961
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Type 3
Body Style: Convertible

Generation

Series 1

Seats

5

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1500 Cabriolet 1.5 H4 Manual
Engine Configuration: Flat
Power (hp): 45 hp
Power (kW): 33 kW
Torque: 106 Nm (78 lb-ft)
Top speed: 130 km/h (81 mph)
0–60 mph: 23.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 24.5 seconds

Dimensions

Length: 4,225 mm (166.3 in)
Width: 1,605 mm (63.2 in)
Height: 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Curb weight: 920 kg (2,028 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Engine Oil, Volume: 2.5 litres

Car Battery

Voltage

Displacement

1,493 cc

6 V

Battery Capacity

77 Ah

Engine Configuration

Bore: 83 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 69 mm (2.7 in)
Compression Ratio: 7.5 :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: 3.8 :1
2nd Gear: 2.06 :1
3rd Gear: 1.32 :1
4th Gear: 0.89 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Front Brakes: Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes: Drum Brakes

Front Brakes

Diameter: 248 mm (9.8 in)

Rear Brakes

Diameter

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Torsion
Spring, Rear: Torsion
Anti-roll Bar: Front

Suspension, Front

Independent: Trailing Arm

Suspension, Rear

Independent: Swing Axle

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 40 litres

General › Fuel Cap Position

Front: Yes

General › Charging Socket Position

Front: Yes

Fuel Consumption NEDC

Combined: 10 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,310 mm (51.6 in)
Track, Rear: 1,346 mm (53.0 in)
Turning Circle: 11.3 m

Weight

Gross Weight: 1,280 kg (2,822 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

Interior

Equipment

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Steering Wheel

Steering Ratio: 14.9 :1
Steering Mechanism: Worm and Sector

Features

Other Features

Horn: Single Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Tire Repair Kit: Optional
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Compact Car
British Classification: Small Family Car
Australian Classification: Small Car
European Segment: C-Segment
Car.info Classification: Medium 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

4.13 :1

Reverse

3.88 :1

248 mm (9.8 in)

Cargo Capacity

360 kg (794 lb)

Door Handles

Push Button

Trunk

Total Trunk Volume: 300 litres
Rear Trunk: Yes
Front Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 115 litres

Front Trunk

Volume: 185 litres

Warning Triangle

Optional

First Aid Kit

Optional

Type 3

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Convertible

Variant

Type 3 Standard1961–1962

Generation

Series 1

Year

Powertrain

1500 Cabriolet 1.5 H4 Manual

Horsepower

45 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed