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1979 Volkswagen Type 1

GermanyGasolineRWDConvertible

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1979
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 1
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series 9
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Semi-automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1303 S Cabriolet
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
50 hp
Power (kW)
37 kW
Torque
106 Nm (78 lb-ft)
Top speed
127 km/h (79 mph)
0–60 mph
19.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
20 seconds
Displacement
1,584 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,140 mm (163.0 in)
Width
1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Height
1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,420 mm (95.3 in)

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
12 V
Battery Capacity
36 - 45 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
50 A
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
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled

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
0.93 :1
Final Drive
3.88 – 4.13 :1

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)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm (9.1 in)

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Torsion
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
Trailing Arm
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

Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger

Interior

Steering Wheel

Steering Ratio
14.34 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes

Seats

Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult

Other

Car Classification

European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car

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