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1972 Volkswagen Type 3

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1972
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 3
Body Style
LCV
Generation
Series 5
Seats
2
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1600 Panel Van IP 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
4,340 mm (170.9 in)
Width
1,605 mm (63.2 in)
Height
1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Curb weight
1,035 kg (2,282 lb)

Engine

Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
36 - 45 Ah
Engine Configuration
Bore
83 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke
69 mm (2.7 in)
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 Ratio
1st Gear
3.8 :1
2nd Gear
2.06 :1
3rd Gear
1.26 :1
4th Gear
0.89 :1
Final Drive
4.13 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
277 mm (10.9 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
248 mm (9.8 in)

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Torsion
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Semi-Trailing Arm

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
40 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
10.5 litres / 100 km

Exterior

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

Weight

Gross Weight
1,575 kg (3,472 lb)
Cargo Capacity
540 kg (1,190 lb)

LCV Specific

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

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
Trigger

Steering Wheel

Steering Ratio
14.9 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector

Trunk

Front Trunk
Yes

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