Type

2S FHC

Number of doors

2

Wheelbase

2100 mm 82.7 in

Track: Front

1308 mm 51.5 in

Track: Rear

1308 mm 51.5 in

Length

3607 mm 142 in

Width

1620 mm 63.8 in

Height

1200 mm 47.2 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.72

Kerb weight

600 kg 1323 lb

Fuel capacity

54.6 litres 12 UK Gal 14.4 US Gal

Bore

80.00 mm

Cylinders

F-4

Displacement

1.5 litre1488 cc(90.803 cu in)

Compression ratio

8.70:1

Fuel system

2 We carbs

Maximum power(Gross)

86.2 PS (85.0 bhp) (63.4 kW)@ 5400 rpm

Specific output

57.1 bhp/litre0.94 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque(Gross)

112.0 Nm (83 ft?�·lb) (11.4 kgm)@ 4500 rpm

bmep

945.9 kPa (137.2 psi)

Specific torque

75.27 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Coolant

Air

Bore/stroke ratio

1.08

Unitary capacity

372 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

Top speed

185 km/h (115 mph)

Power-to-weight

141.67 bhp/ton

Engine location

Rear

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Drive

RWD

Steering

worm & nut

Suspension

front I.TB.

Brakes F/R

Dr/Dr

Transmission

4M

Top gear ratio

1.00

Final drive ratio

3.80

RAC rating

15.9

year

1953