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(1962 model)
5-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 1493 cm3 / 91.1 cu in / 91.1 cu in, 39.0 kW / 52.3 hp / 52.3 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1962 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 1500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 1500 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 3860 l / 136.31 cu ft / 136.31 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4230 mm / 166.5 in / 166.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 860 kg / 1896 lb / 1896 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1620 mm / 63.8 in / 63.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2410 mm / 94.9 in / 94.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 160 mm / 6.3 in / 6.3 in | Fuel capacity | 40 l / 8.7 UK gal / 10.4 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.04 m2 / 21.9 sq ft / 21.9 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 | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | ||
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Fuel supply | Carburettor | Engine displacement | 1493 cm3 / 91.1 cu in / 91.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | ||
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | ||
| Sump | Max. output power | 39.0 kW / 52.3 hp / 52.3 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | at |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 15.6 kW / 20.9 hp / 20.9 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 26.1 kW/l / 0.574 bhp/cu in / 0.574 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 61.6 kW/ton / 46.7 bhp/ton / 46.7 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | rear | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen 1500
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