1962 Volkswagen Type 3

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1962
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 3
Body Style
LCV
Generation
Series 1
Seats
2
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1500 Panel Van 1.5 H4 LC Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
41 hp
Power (kW)
30 kW
Top speed
130 km/h (81 mph)
0–60 mph
23.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
24.5 seconds
Displacement
1,493 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,225 mm (166.3 in)
Width
1,605 mm (63.2 in)
Height
1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Curb weight
910 kg (2,006 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
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
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
3.8 :1
2nd Gear
2.06 :1
3rd Gear
1.32 :1
4th Gear
0.89 :1
Final Drive
4.13 :1
Reverse
3.88 :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
248 mm (9.8 in)

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
1,360 kg (2,998 lb)
Cargo Capacity
450 kg (992 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
525 kg (1,157 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
920 kg (2,028 lb)

LCV Specific

Cargo Space › Depth
L1
1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Cargo Space
Space Width
1,220 mm (48.0 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
LCV (Panel Van)
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Push Button

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

Trunk

Front Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Front Trunk
Volume
185 litres

Features

Other Features

Horn
Single Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
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

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