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1973 Volkswagen K 70 LS

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Build Start: 1973

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1973
Model Variant: K

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2690mm
Track/tread (rear): 1425mm
Width: 1655mm
Track/tread (front): 1390mm
Length: 4470mm
Height: 1465mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 52litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.91
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 87 × 76mm
Specific output(DIN): 54.8 bhp/litre0.9 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 84.12 Nm/litre, 1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.38
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.8 litre (1807cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.14
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 100 PS (99 bhp) (74 kW)at 5300 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 152 Nm (112 ft·lb) (15.5 kgm)at 3750 rpm
Maximum Speed: 162km/h

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Solex C 40 DDH carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.66

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 255mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1057kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-S

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x5J
Tyres Rear: 165 SR 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x5J
Tyres Front: 165 SR 14

Other

RAC rating: 18.8
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 451.75cc
Number of doors: 4

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