These are standard specifications for the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Wooden monocoque |
| Price : | $2,340-$2,615 |
| Weight : | 2230 lbs | 1011.511 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | light alloy finned cylinders; cast iron cylinder liners | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.7 in | 69 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1970 : | 1,193,853 |
| 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 | |
Handling
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3? A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3? A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 has a length of 170.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3? A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 has a width of 63.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 cost when new?A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 cost approximately $2,340 to $2,615 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3? A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 was offered as a Fastback Sedan, Squareback Sedan, Sunroof Fastback Sedan, Sunroof Squareback Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1970? A: Volkswagen produced 1,193,853 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engine did the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 have? A: The engine powering the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 have? A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3? A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3? A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 has a length of 170.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3? A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 has a width of 63.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 cost when new?A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 cost approximately $2,340 to $2,615 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3? A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 was offered as a Fastback Sedan, Squareback Sedan, Sunroof Fastback Sedan, Sunroof Squareback Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1970? A: Volkswagen produced 1,193,853 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engine did the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 have? A: The engine powering the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 have? A: The 1970 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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