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1975 Volkswagen Passat LS Estate

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Build Start: 1975

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1975
Model Variant: Passat

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2469mm
Track/tread (rear): 1346mm
Width: 1600mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 45litres
Track/tread (front): 1341mm
Length: 4267mm
Height: 1359mm
Kerb weight: 910kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 0.94
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1588cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Specific output(DIN): 35.2 kW/litre47.9 ps/litre, 47.2 bhp/litre0.77 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Final Drive Ratio: 4.11
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 79.5 × 80mm
Specific torque(DIN): 71.79 Nm/litre, 0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual

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Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)at 5600 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 83.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 114 Nm (84 ft·lb) (11.6 kgm)at 3200 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 16.27kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 So carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73
Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension: I.TA.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 902.1kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr

Other

RAC rating: 15.7
Number of doors: 5
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 397cc
Steering: rack & pinion

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