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1976 Volkswagen Brasília

Germany Gasoline 2WD Hatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1976
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): 54 hp
Power (kW): 40 kW
Torque: 110 Nm (81 lb-ft)
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 Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,200 rpm

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

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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

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Hatchback

Variant

Brasília Standard1973–1982

Configuration

Brasília Hatchback Generations1 of 2

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

54 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed