Volkswagon Beetle 1971-77 specifications

Engine
Rearmounted flat 4, ohv, air cooled
Displacement: 1,192cc
Bore: 77mm
Stroke: 64mm
Compression ratio: 7.3:1
Carburettors: 28 PCi, double vacuum
Power output: 53 bhp at 2,600 rpm

Construction
All metal body on pressed
steel backbone chassis
Brakes
Hydraulic, dual circuit
Front: drum, back: drums

Performance
Maximum speed: 120km/h
Acceleration: 0-80km/h 18sec
Max Power:29kw at 2,600rpm
Fuel consumption: 8.5litre/100km

Suspension
Torsion bars, fully independent
Steering
Worm and roller, turning circle: 11m

Transmission
Clutch: single dry plate
Gearbox: 5 speed(inc. reverse), synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd & top
Ratios: Top 0.93, 3rd 1.26, 2nd 2.06,
1st 3.8, reverse 3.8 to one

Wheels
4.5J x 15 disc, 145 x 15 radial tyres

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 2,420mm
Track - front: 1,290mm
Track - rear: 1,352mm
Overall length: 4,070mm
Overall width: 1,585mm
Overall height: 1,500mm
Kerb weight: 400kg
Tank capacity: 40 litres

Production
1973(record):1,206,016
Up to 1971: 13,715,422
Up to 1992: 21 million worldwide