Type
2S RDSR
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.5 in
Length
4250 mm 167.3 in
Width
1580 mm 62.2 in
Height
1080 mm 42.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.77
Kerb weight
620 kg 1367 lb
Fuel capacity
50 litres 11 UK Gal 13.2 US Gal
Bore
77.00 mm
Cylinders
F-4
Displacement
1.2 litre1192 cc(72.74 cu in)
Compression ratio
6.10:1
Fuel system
1 So carb
Maximum power
29.4 PS (29.0 bhp) (21.6 kW)@ 3400 rpm
Specific output
24.3 bhp/litre0.4 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
76.0 Nm (56 ft?�·lb) (7.8 kgm)@ 2000 rpm
bmep
801.2 kPa (116.2 psi)
Specific torque
63.76 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Volkswagen
Coolant
Air
Bore/stroke ratio
1.2
Unitary capacity
298 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
46.77 bhp/ton
Engine location
Rear
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front I.TB.
Track: Rear
I.TB.
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.60
RAC rating
14.7
year
1959