(1961 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1961 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 1500 Notchback | Issued until | |
| Serie | 1500 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4225 mm / 166.3 in / 166.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1605 mm / 63.2 in / 63.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Height | 1475 mm / 58.1 in / 58.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 860 kg / 1896 lb / 1896 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1310 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Fuel capacity | 40 l / 8.8 UK gal / 10.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 69.0 mm / 2.72 in / 2.72 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.20 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Engine displacement | 1493 cm3 / 91.1 cu in / 91.1 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 373.25 cm3/cylinder / 22.777 cu in/cylinder / 22.777 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 32.8 kW / 44.6 hp / 44.6 hp at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 98.0 Nm / 72.3 lbft / 72.3 lbft at 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | air | Max. net output | 32.4 kW / 44.1 bhp / 44.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 29.5 kW/l / 0.657 bhp/cu in / 0.657 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 65.64 Nm/l / 0.574 lbft/cu in / 0.574 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.89 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.13 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 15.00 s / 15.00 s / 15.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 125 km/h / 78 mph / 78 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 51.16 kW/ton / 69.56 bhp/ton / 69.56 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | rear | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen 1500 Notchback
