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1972 Volkswagen Type 4

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1972
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 4
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
411 Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
411 E 2-door
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
80 hp
Power (kW)
59 kW
Torque
132 Nm (97 lb-ft)
Top speed
152 km/h (94 mph)
0–60 mph
16.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
17 seconds
Displacement
1,679 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,525 mm (178.1 in)
Width
1,635 mm (64.4 in)
Height
1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Curb weight
1,080 kg (2,381 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,900 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,700 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
3.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
45 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
55 A
Engine Configuration
Bore
90 mm (3.5 in)
Stroke
66 mm (2.6 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.65 – 3.81 :1
2nd Gear
1.59 – 2.11 :1
3rd Gear
1 – 1.4 :1
4th Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.67 – 3.73 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
281 mm (11.1 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
248 mm (9.8 in)

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Semi-Trailing Arm

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
50 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
12.5 – 13.5 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,376 mm (54.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,342 mm (52.8 in)
Turning Circle
11.7 m

Interior

Head Room, Front
960 mm (37.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
890 mm (35.0 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,385 mm (54.5 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,358 mm (53.5 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,530 kg (3,373 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Cargo Capacity
450 kg (992 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
680 kg (1,499 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
870 kg (1,918 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Interior

Steering Wheel

Steering Ratio
19.14 :1
Steering Mechanism
Recirculating Ball

Trunk

Total Trunk Volume
570 litres
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
170 litres
Front Trunk
Volume
400 litres

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car

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