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1973 Volkswagen Type 1
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1973
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 1
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Series 8
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1303 S
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
50 hp
Power (kW)
37 kW
Torque
106 Nm (78 lb-ft)
Top speed
130 km/h
(81 mph)
0–60 mph
19.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
20 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,110 mm
(161.8 in)
Width
1,585 mm
(62.4 in)
Height
1,500 mm
(59.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,420 mm
(95.3 in)
Curb weight
890 kg
(1,962 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
1,584 cc
12 V
Battery Capacity
36 - 45 Ah
Engine Configuration
Bore
85.5 mm
(3.4 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
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.25 – 3.78 :1
2nd Gear
1.26 – 2.06 :1
3rd Gear
0.88 – 1.26 :1
4th Gear
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
277 mm
(10.9 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Torsion
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Semi-Trailing Arm
Swing Axle
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
41.5 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
11.5 – 12.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,394 mm
(54.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,349 mm
(53.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,290 kg
(2,844 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Front Seats
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Medium Family Car
Piston
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
0.93 :1
Final Drive
3.88 – 4.13 :1
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Cargo Capacity
400 kg
(882 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Door Handles
Trigger
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Aluminium
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Optional
Guide Light
Optional
Lights › Read Light
Front
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Entry Guard
Optional
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
14.34 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Second Seat Row
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Tempered
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Number of Seats
2
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Type 1
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
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Body
Sedan
Variant
Type 1 Standard
1946–2004
Type 1 Sedan Generations
9 of 11
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Series 8
1971–1995
Year
1973
Powertrain
1303 S
Horsepower
50 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
