1974 Audi 50 GL

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1974 Audi 50 GL

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Build Start: 1974

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1974
Model Variant: 50

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2335mm
Track/tread (rear): 1310mm
Width: 1560mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 36litres
Track/tread (front): 1295mm
Length: 3526mm
Height: 1360mm
Kerb weight: 720kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater hatchback

Engine Details

Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.27
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.1 litre (1092cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.97
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Engine Layout: transverse
Top Gear Ratio: 0.96
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 69.5 × 72mm
Specific output(DIN): 54 bhp/litre0.89 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 76.01 Nm/litre, 0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 13.5s
Power-to-weight ratio: 83.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 60 PS (59 bhp) (44 kW)at 6000 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 83 Nm (61 ft·lb) (8.5 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 9s
Maximum Speed: 152km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 16.37kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Solex 31 PICT-5 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.51

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr
Front Brake Diameter: 239mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 955.1kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 13x4½J
Tyres Front: 145 SR 13
Wheel Size Rear: 13x4½J
Tyres Rear: 145 SR 13

Other

Unitary Capacity: 273cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 3
RAC rating: 12.0
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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