Volkswagen 1600 L 1970 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen 1600 L |
| Year: | 1970 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Boxer, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Rear, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1584 ccm |
| Max power: | 53.7 PS (40 kW) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 110 Nm at 2200 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 7.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 85.6 x 69 mm (3.4 x 2.7 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0551 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 975 kg (2149.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4230 mm (166.5 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1650 mm (65 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1480 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 40 litres (10.57 gallons) |






















