1974 Audi 50 LS

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1974 Audi 50 LS

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Build Start: 1974

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1974
Model Variant: 50

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear): 1310mm
Width: 1560mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 36litres
Wheelbase: 2335mm
Track/tread (front): 1295mm
Length: 3500mm
Height: 1360mm
Kerb weight: 720kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater hatchback

Engine Details

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
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.96
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 69.5 × 72mm
Specific output(DIN): 44.9 bhp/litre0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 69.14 Nm/litre, 0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: transverse

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 49.7 PS (49 bhp) (36.5 kW)at 5800 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 75.5 Nm (56 ft·lb) (7.7 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 15.4s
Power-to-weight ratio: 69 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 9.6s
Maximum Speed: 142km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 19.7kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Solex 31 PICT-5 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.5

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr
Front Brake Diameter: 239mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 868.8kPa

Wheels & Tyres

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

Other

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

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