Car Specs

1972 Volkswagen 412 L Variant

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Chassis Code: Typ 4

Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: Typ 4
Chassis Code: Typ 4

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1376mm
Length: 4583mm
Height: 1475mm
Kerb weight: 1120kg
Wheelbase: 2500mm
Track/tread (rear): 1340mm
Width: 1675mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 50litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Flat 4
Bore × Stroke: 90 × 66mm
Specific torque(DIN): 74.45 Nm/litre, 0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Air
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: rear
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.7 litre (1679cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.36
Specific output(DIN): 29.8 kW/litre40.5 ps/litre, 39.9 bhp/litre0.65 bhp/cu in

Performance

Weight-to-power ratio: 22.42kg/kW
maximum torque(DIN): 125 Nm (92 ft·lb) (12.7 kgm)at 2800 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 60.65 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 68 PS (67 bhp) (50 kW)at 4500 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.83

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 935.6kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 281mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 15x4½J
Tyres Front: 165 SR 15
Wheel Size Rear: 15x4½J
Tyres Rear: 165 SR 15

Other

Unitary Capacity: 419.75cc
Designer: Brooks Stevens
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 3
RAC rating: 20.1

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