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1973 Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (58 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

What is the body type, Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door)?Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (58 Hp)?9.1 l/100 km
25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg
10.99 km/l
How fast is the car, 1973 Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (58 Hp)?132 km/h | 82.02 mph
0-100 km/h: 21 sec
0-60 mph: 20 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback 1973 1.6 (58 Hp)?58 Hp, 111 Nm
81.87 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback 1973 1.6 (58 Hp)?1.6 l
1584 cm3
96.66 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1973 Volkswagen 1.6 (58 Hp)?4, 180° flat V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) Hatchback 1973 1.6 (58 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback?4040 mm
159.06 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback?1606 mm
63.23 in.
What is the curb weight, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (58 Hp)?900 kg
1984.16 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (58 Hp)?1320 kg
2910.1 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback?81 - 244 l
2.86 - 8.62 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (58 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (58 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Brasilia
Generation Brasilia (5-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (58 Hp)
Start of production 1973 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg
12.82 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg
10.99 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h21 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph21 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 20 sec
Maximum speed 132 km/h 82.02 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.5 kg/Hp, 64.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.1 kg/Nm, 123.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 58 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 36.6 Hp/l
Torque 111 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 81.87 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code BA
Engine displacement 1584 cm3 96.66 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration 180° flat V-engine
Cylinder Bore 85.5 mm 3.37 in.
Piston Stroke 69 mm 2.72 in.
Compression ratio 7.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 2.5 l 2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 900 kg 1984.16 lbs.
Max. weight 1320 kg 2910.1 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 81 l 2.86 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 244 l 8.62 cu. ft.
Dimensions
Length 4040 mm 159.06 in.
Width 1606 mm 63.23 in.
Height 1438 mm 56.61 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track 1326 mm 52.2 in.
Rear (Back) track 1361 mm 53.58 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 149 mm 5.87 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11 m 36.09 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Transverse stabilizer, Torsion
Rear suspension Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer, Torsion
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Wheel rims size5J x 14