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1953 Volkswagen Export Saloon `Beetle'

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Build Start: 1953

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1953
Model Variant: Export

Dimensions

Kerb weight: 892kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 40litres
Wheelbase: 2400mm
Track/tread (rear): 1251mm
Width: 1540mm
Ground clearance: 160mm
Track/tread (front): 1295mm
Length: 4070mm
Height: 1500mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Flat 4
Bore × Stroke: 75 × 64mm
Specific torque: 59.24Nm/litre
Engine Coolant: Air
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.79
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.1 litre (1131cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.17
Specific output: 16.2 kW/litre22 ps/litre, 21.7 0.35bhp/litre
Compression Ratio: 5.8:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: rear
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.43

Performance

Maximum Torque: 67 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 22.9s
Maximum Speed: 100km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 48.82kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 24.8 @ 3300 rpm
Standing quarter-mile: 24.8 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 27.85 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 So carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 11.00 m
Rear suspension: I.TB.
Weight Distribution: 42% front
Front Suspension: I.TB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.7

Brakes

Braked area: 520 cm2
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 744.4kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Aerodynamics

Frontal area: 2.30 m²

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
RAC rating: 14.0
Unitary Capacity: 282.75cc
Number of doors: 2

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