Volkswagen 1600 L 1970 specs
General information
Model: | Volkswagen 1600 L |
Year: | 1970 |
Category: | Midsize family cars |
Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Boxer, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Rear, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1584 ccm |
Max power: | 53.7 PS (40 kW) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 110 Nm at 2200 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 7.7:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 85.6 x 69 mm (3.4 x 2.7 inches) |
Cooling system: | Air |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0551 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 975 kg (2149.5 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4230 mm (166.5 inches) |
Overall width: | 1650 mm (65 inches) |
Overall height: | 1480 mm (58.3 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 40 litres (10.57 gallons) |