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Volkswagen 1303 Super Beetle
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen 1303 Super Beetle |
| Year | 1973 |
| Category | Small city/economy cars |
| Rating | 68.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
| Rating | 70.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1599 ccm (97.57 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel city driving | 9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
| Safety features | 3 point safety belts, collapsing steering wheel |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Rear |
| Displacement | 1599 ccm (97.57 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Boxer, 4 cylinder |
| Max rev. per min. | 5500 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor. solex 32 pict3 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel control | Pushrod/overhead valve (OHV) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
| Clutch | Dry plate |
| Ignition | Mechanical |
| Exhaust system | exhaust heat exchangers and stamped steel muffler |
| Special features | 1600cc dualport horizontal four cylinder |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 144.8 km/h (90.0 mph) |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Chassis material | steel full length sealed floorpan |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | manual hydraulic dual circuit breaks |
| Front suspension | mcphearson strut |
| Rear suspension | torsion arm IRS |
