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Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

(1961 model)

Brief specs of 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

5-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, 1131 cm3 / 69.0 cu in / 69.0 cu in, 18.0 kW / 24.1 hp / 24.1 hp @ 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm, 77.0 N·m / 56.8 lb·ft / 56.8 lb·ft

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1961
ModelBeetle CabrioletIssued until
SerieBeetleNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3720 l / 131.37 cu ft / 131.37 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4070 mm / 160.2 in / 160.2 inTotal (curb) weight760 kg / 1676 lb / 1676 lb
Width1560 mm / 61.4 in / 61.4 inDry weight
Height1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2410 mm / 94.9 in / 94.9 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity40 l / 8.7 UK gal / 10.4 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.78 m2 / 19.1 sq ft / 19.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement1131 cm3 / 69.0 cu in / 69.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignCompression ratio
SumpMax. output power18.0 kW / 24.1 hp / 24.1 hp at 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque77.0 N·m / 56.8 lb·ft / 56.8 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)7.2 kW / 9.7 hp / 9.7 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output15.9 kW/l / 0.350 bhp/cu in / 0.350 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque68.1 N·m/l / 0.60 lb·ft/cu in / 0.60 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio31.6 kW/ton / 23.9 bhp/ton / 23.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.0 m / 32.8 ft / 32.8 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

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