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1970 Volkswagen K 70 S

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Chassis Code: Typ 48

Build Start: 1970

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1970
Model Variant: Typ 48
Chassis Code: Typ 48

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1390mm
Length: 4420mm
Height: 1450mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 52litres
Wheelbase: 2690mm
Track/tread (rear): 1425mm
Width: 1685mm
Ground clearance: 136mm
Kerb weight: 1050kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Specific output(DIN): 41.4 kW/litre56.2 ps/litre, 55.5 bhp/litre0.91 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.91
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1605cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.08
Specific torque(DIN): 83.49 Nm/litre, 1.01 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.63
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 82 × 76mm

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Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 90 PS (89 bhp) (66 kW)at 5200 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 8.9s
Power-to-weight ratio: 85.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 134 Nm (99 ft·lb) (13.7 kgm)at 4000 rpm
Maximum Speed: 158km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 15.82kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 So carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.STA.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.64
Rear suspension: I.MS.CS.W.ARB.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1049.2kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-S

Other

RAC rating: 16.7
Unitary Capacity: 401.25cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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