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1962 Volkswagen Type 3
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1962
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 3
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Series 1
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1500 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
Displacement
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
880 kg
(1,940 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
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
Sedan
Pillars
A-B
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
400 kg
(882 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
525 kg
(1,157 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
920 kg
(2,028 lb)
Door Handles
Push Button
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Trunk
Total Trunk Volume
385 litres
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
200 litres
Front Trunk
Volume
185 litres
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Type 3
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Sedan
Variant
Type 3 Standard
1961–1973
Type 3 Sedan Generations
1 of 6
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Series 1
1961–1963
Year
1962
Powertrain
1500 1.5 H4 Manual
Horsepower
45 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
Manual, 4-speed
