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1973 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1973, 1974, 1975

What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat (B1)?Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1973 Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp)?163 km/h | 101.28 mph
0-60 mph: 13 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1973 1.6 (75 Hp)?75 Hp, 121 Nm
89.25 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1973 1.6 (75 Hp)?1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1973 Volkswagen 1.6 (75 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Passat (B1) Sedan 1973 1.6 (75 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1973 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?4290 mm
168.9 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1973 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?1615 mm
63.58 in.
What is the curb weight, 1973 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp)?905 kg
1995.18 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1973 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp)?1330 kg
2932.15 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1973 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?473 - 1320 l
16.7 - 46.62 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1973 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B1)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (75 Hp)
Start of production 1973 year
End of production 1975 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11.3 l/100 km 20.82 US mpg
25 UK mpg
8.85 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg
14.71 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 13 sec
Maximum speed 163 km/h 101.28 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.5 kg/Nm, 133.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 47.2 Hp/l
Torque 121 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 89.25 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code YN
Engine displacement 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Coolant 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 905 kg 1995.18 lbs.
Max. weight 1330 kg 2932.15 lbs.
Max load 425 kg 936.96 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 473 l 16.7 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1320 l 46.62 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 450 kg 992.08 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4290 mm 168.9 in.
Width 1615 mm 63.58 in.
Height 1359 mm 53.5 in.
Wheelbase 2469 mm 97.2 in.
Front track 1341 mm 52.8 in.
Rear (Back) track 1349 mm 53.11 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 107 mm 4.21 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.3 m 33.79 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc, 238.76 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 180.34 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13