I've OCR-ed the specifications in English in case anyone would like them - 7KB, so not too expensive on space I hope, Greg. I've converted quantities to include US gallons and pints, so they may not be exactly those normally quoted. Dave. UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specifications -Engine- Four cylinder, four stroke horizontally opposed engine in rear Total weight 201 lbs. (SAE) Bore and stroke 83 x 69 mm (3.27 in. X 2.72in.), over square layout Capacity 1493 cc (91.10 cu.in.) Compression ratio 7.8 : 1 Output 53 hp at 4000 rpm (SAE) Maximum torque 78.1 ft.lbs. at 2000 rpm Piston speed 1720 ft. per mm. at 3800 rpm Overhead valves Four-bearing crankshaft Camshaft under crankshaft, helical gear drive Pistons Light metal with steel inserts Cylinders Grey cast iron Crankcase Light metal Cooling by air. Fan mounted on crankshaft. Capacity 18 cu.ft. per sec. at 3600 rpm Lubrication Pressure feed by gear pump; oil cooler with temperature-controlled valve in air stream. Magnetic drain plugs. Oil capacity 4.4 Imp. pints (5.9 US). Oil changed every 3000 miles Carburetter Side draft with automatic choke and accelerator pump Air cleaner Oil bath, noise reducing, with air pre-heater for cold starting Fuel tank 8.8 Imp. gallon (11 US) capacity; diaphragm pump with heat insulation Battery 6 V 77 Ah Starter 0.6 hp (switch non-repeat lock) Generator 200 Watt at 2600 rpm, belt-driven Spark plugs Heat value 175, 14 mm thread -Gearbox and differential- Design Both assemblies combined in one housing, no prop shaft Drive to rear wheels via swinging half axles Clutch Dry single plate Gearbox 4 forward gears, all synchronized and silent running; 1 reverse gear. Magnetic oil drain plugs Ratios 1st gear 3.80, 2nd gear 2.06, 3rd gear 1.32, 4th gear 0.89 : 1 (overdrive), reverse gear 3.88 : 1 -Chassis- Frame Centre tube frame, with frame head at front and reinforced platform, bolted to the body; subframe at rear Suspension Independent on all four wheels; at front: two transverse torsion bars, double-acting telescopic shock absorbers and rubber spring travel limiters, torsion bar stabilizer; at rear: swing axles with trailing links and two torsion bars, double-acting telescopic shock absorbers, rubber spring travel limiters. Wheels Steel disc, tyres 6.00 x 15", low cross section Steering Worm and roller, 2.8 turns of steering wheel from lock to lock, sports car type. Hydraulic steering damper, two-piece tie rod Brakes Drum, hydraulic, front: two leading shoes, rear: normal. Brake lining area 136 sq.in. Handbrake acts on rear wheels via cable -Body- Two-door Sedan, four-coat synthetic resin paint, headlining of perforated, washable plastic material, steel sliding roof as optional extra Doors Concealed front hinges, approx. 39" wide, locks, inner controls and check straps on both doors, plastic trim Seats Individual seats at front, range of fore and aft movement 4.7", back rest angle adjustable, back rests locked when doors closed, bench seat at rear, armrests, optional free of charge folding centre armrest, upholstered in combined textile-plastic materials Windows Curved windscreen and rear window, windows can be lowered with three turns of crank, vent wings in front. Hinged quarter windows. All windows of safety glass Windscreen wiper Parallel operating, speed controllable from 40 to 70 strokes per minute, pneumatic windscreen washer with press button switch Lights High-mounted headlights, 7 inches in diameter, asymmetric low beams, self-cancelling indicator switch. Parking lamps low beams and headlamp flasher operated by combination switch under steering wheel. Instrument lighting with variable control, horn ring in steering wheel, interior light with two automatic door switches and housing switch, automatic lighting for engine compartment and rear luggage compartment Heating Special air ducts directly behind the cooling air fan, ribbed heat exchanger Anti-theft measures One key for door locks, one for steering ignition lock with non-repeat lock (without extra charge) Instrument panel With black opaque padded cover, flexible grab handle for passenger. Instruments with soft opaque nacelles visible through steering wheel, left: fuel gauge with all warning lights, centre: speedometer with mileage recorder, right: electric clock -Dimensions and weights- Wheel base 94.5 in. Track Front/rear 51.6 in./53.0 in. Overall length 166.3 in. Overall width 63.2 in. Overall height 58.1 in. (unladen) Turning circle 36.5 ft. Elbow room Front 53.1 in., rear 53.9 in. Headroom (seats depressed) Front 40.1 in., rear 36.2 in. Weight 1940 lbs. (with full tank) Payload 882 lbs. Permissible total weight 2822 lbs. Power/weight ratio with full tank 36.6 lbs. per hp -Performance- Maximum and cruising speed 78 mph Speed ranges in the gears 1st gear 0-15 mph, 2nd gear 12-34 mph, 3rd gear 18-53 mph, Top gear from 25 mph Climbing ability 1st gear 45.5 %, 2nd gear 23.5%, 3rd gear 14.0 %, lop gear 7.5 % Acceleration 0-31 mph in 7 seconds, 0-50 mph in 15 seconds Braking distances 43 feet from 31 mph, 115 feet from 50 mph Fuel consumption (DIN 70030) (with half load at a constant 3/4 of top speed, plus 10 %) 33.5 mpg on normal fuel, cruising range approx. 300 miles -Capacities- Tank 8.8 Imp. gallons (11 US). Filler neck under front hood Engine 4.4 Imp pints (5.9 US), filler neck with dipstick under rear hood outside engine compartment Gearbox and differential 5.3 Imp. pints (6.6 US) Brake system 0.5 Imp. pints (0.6 US) Windscreen washer container 3.5 Imp. pints (4.4 US) -Maintenance- Engine oil change and servicing every 3000 miles Gearbox oil change every 15,000 miles -Data variations on the Variant- Body Two-door combination vehicle construction Seats Optional centre armrest for rear seat deleted Windows Two fixed rear quarter windows on each side. Full width window in rear door Lighting Second interior light on roof member above rear door instead of light in rear luggage compartment Dimensions and weights Height, unloaded 57.7". Elbow room at rear 51.6". Headroom at rear (cushions depressed) 37.6". Weight 2172 lbs (full tank). Payload 826 Ibs, permissible total weight 2998 Ibs, power/weight ratio with full tank 40.9 lbs/hp (SAE) Load compartment with rear seat in position: Maximum length 42.5 in. Maximum width 46.1 in. Maximum height 31.9 in. Area 11.8sq.ft. Volume 24.7 cu. ft. Plus front luggage compartment 6.5 Cu. ft. Total = 31.2 cu. ft. with rear seat folded down: Maximum length 65.7 in. Maximum width 48.0 in. Maximum height 31.9 in. Area 19.4 sq. ft. Volume 42.4 cu. ft. Plus front luggage compartment 6.5 cu. ft. Total = 48.9 cu. ft. Rear door Maximum width 42.7", maximum height 25.4", lockable press button lock Performance Hill climbing ability with half load: 1st gear 40 %, 2nd gear 20 %, 3rd gear 12 %, 4th gear 6.5 % On request (at extra cost): Variant with increased payload Variations Suspension Additional torsion bar over rear axle Wheels Heavy duty tyres 6.00-15" (6 PR) Dimensions and weights Weight 2194 Ibs, payload 1014 lbs, permissible maximum weight 3208 Ibs, power/weight ratio with full tank 41.4 lbs/hp (SAE) Volkswagenwerk AG Wolfsburg o Germany 151 304 29 - Specifications subject to change without notice Design Bruckhoff BDW - Printed in Germany . 8/62