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1974 Volkswagen Type 4

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1974
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 4
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
412
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
S Variant
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
85 hp
Power (kW)
63 kW
Torque
135 Nm (100 lb-ft)
Top speed
155 km/h (96 mph)
0–60 mph
14.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
15 seconds
Displacement
1,795 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,555 mm (179.3 in)
Width
1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Height
1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Curb weight
1,120 kg (2,469 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,400 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
93 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
66 mm (2.6 in)
Compression Ratio
8.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Dual Carburator
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
3.9 :1

Brakes

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

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
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
13 – 14 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,376 - 1,386 mm (54.2 - 54.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,340 - 1,350 mm (52.8 - 53.1 in)
Turning Circle
11.7 m

Interior

Head Room, Front
960 mm (37.8 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,665 kg (3,671 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Cargo Capacity
545 kg (1,202 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
680 kg (1,499 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,010 kg (2,227 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
Pillars
A-D
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
1,080 litres
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
680 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,760 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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