Volkswagen 1500 Cabriolet 1961 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen 1500 Cabriolet |
| Year: | 1961 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Rear, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1493 ccm |
| Max power: | 53 PS (39 kW) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 84 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 77 x 64 mm (3 x 2.5 inches) |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0566 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 936 kg (2063.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4200 mm (165.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1340 mm (52.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2430 mm (95.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |






















