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1974 Volkswagen Brasília

GermanyGasoline2WDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1974
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Brasília
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
Type 321
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.6 H4 Manual
Power (hp)
46 hp
Power (kW)
34 kW
Displacement
1,584 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,013 mm (158.0 in)
Width
1,606 mm (63.2 in)
Height
1,438 mm (56.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm (94.5 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Bore
85.5 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
69 mm (2.7 in)
Compression Ratio
7.2 :1
Engine Placement
Front

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,326 mm (52.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,361 mm (53.6 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
149 mm (5.9 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Other Equipment

Interior

Equipment

Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Other Equipment
Carpets
Optional

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Volkswagen emblem
Max Roof Load
50 kg (110 lb)
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen

Colour

Finish
Solid
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
2.7 :1
Brasília
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Hatchback
Variant
Brasília Standard1973–1982
Brasília Hatchback Generations1 of 2
Year
Powertrain
1.6 H4 Manual
Horsepower
46 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed