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(1971 model)
5-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, 1604 cm3 / 97.9 cu in / 97.9 cu in, 55.0 kW / 73.8 hp / 73.8 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 123.0 N·m / 90.7 lb·ft / 90.7 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph top speed, consumption 6.5 l/100km / 43.5 mpg-UK / 36.2 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1971 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | K70 | Issued until | |
| Serie | K70 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4540 l / 160.33 cu ft / 160.33 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4430 mm / 174.4 in / 174.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1050 kg / 2315 lb / 2315 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1700 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.11 m2 / 22.7 sq ft / 22.7 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.08 | |
| Fuel supply | Carburettor | Engine displacement | 1604 cm3 / 97.9 cu in / 97.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 401.36 cm3/cylinder / 24.492 cu in/cylinder / 24.492 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 55.0 kW / 73.8 hp / 73.8 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 123.0 N·m / 90.7 lb·ft / 90.7 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 9.3 kW / 12.5 hp / 12.5 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 34.3 kW/l / 0.754 bhp/cu in / 0.754 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 76.7 N·m/l / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 11.00 s / 11.00 s / 11.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 71.4 kW/ton / 54.1 bhp/ton / 54.1 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) | 6.5 l/100km / 43.5 mpg-UK / 36.2 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 138 g/km / 222 g/mi / 222 g/mi | |
| Range | 692 km / 430 mi / 430 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 200/55-R16 | Tyres rear | |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen K70
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