1961 Volkswagen Transporter Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1950 - 1967
Price :	$2,000-$3,000
Weight :	2200 lbs \| 997.903 kg

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 4 \| Light alloy finned cylinders; cast-iron cylinder liners
Displacement :	1192 cc \| 72.7 cu in. \| 1.2 L.
Power :	40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 3900 RPM
Torque :	64 Ft-Lbs (87 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.0 in \| 77 mm.
Stroke :	2.5 in \| 64 mm.
Compression :	7.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Valvetrain :	8 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Light Alloy block and head
Solex 1-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1961 :	807,488
Total 1961 Transporter production :	33,506
1961 Volkswagen Transporter

Dimension(s)

Kombi

Exterior
Doors :	4
Length :	169.0 in \| 4293 mm.
Width :	70.0 in \| 1778 mm.
Height :	74.5 in \| 1892 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	53.7 in \| 1364 mm.
Rear Track :	53.5 in \| 1359 mm.
Ground Clearance :	9.5 in \| 241 mm.

Station Wagon

Chassis # 652790
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Chassis # 761891
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Exterior
Price :	$2,250
Weight :	2550 lbs \| 1156.661 kg
Doors :	4
Length :	169.0 in \| 4293 mm.
Width :	70.0 in \| 1778 mm.
Height :	74.5 in \| 1892 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	53.7 in \| 1364 mm.
Rear Track :	53.5 in \| 1359 mm.
Ground Clearance :	9.5 in \| 241 mm.

DeLuxe Wagon

Chassis # 704734
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Exterior
Price :	$2,500
Weight :	2300 lbs \| 1043.262 kg
Doors :	4
Length :	169.0 in \| 4293 mm.
Width :	70.0 in \| 1778 mm.
Height :	74.5 in \| 1892 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	53.7 in \| 1364 mm.
Rear Track :	53.5 in \| 1359 mm.
Ground Clearance :	9.5 in \| 241 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,000
Doors :	4
Length :	169.0 in \| 4293 mm.
Width :	70.0 in \| 1778 mm.
Height :	74.5 in \| 1892 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	53.7 in \| 1364 mm.
Rear Track :	53.5 in \| 1359 mm.
Ground Clearance :	9.5 in \| 241 mm.

Single-Cab Pickup

Chassis # 671922
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Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	169.0 in \| 4293 mm.
Width :	70.0 in \| 1778 mm.
Height :	74.5 in \| 1892 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	53.7 in \| 1364 mm.
Rear Track :	53.5 in \| 1359 mm.
Ground Clearance :	9.5 in \| 241 mm.

Handling

Steering
Worm and Roller
Turning Circle :	11.9 m \| 468.542 in. \| 11900.967 mm.

1961 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,850
Avg. Household Income :	$5,315
Avg. Home :	$12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.27

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Volkswagen Transporter? A: The 1961 Volkswagen Transporter has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 Volkswagen Transporter? A: The 1961 Volkswagen Transporter has a length of 169.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1961 Volkswagen Transporter? A: The 1961 Volkswagen Transporter has a width of 70.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1961 Volkswagen Transporter cost when new?A: The 1961 Volkswagen Transporter cost approximately $2,000 to $3,000 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Volkswagen Transporter? A: The 1961 Volkswagen Transporter was offered as a DeLuxe Wagon, Kombi, Single-Cab Pickup, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1961? A: Volkswagen produced 807,488 automobiles in 1961.

Q: How many 1961 Transporters were produced? A: Volkswagen produced 33,506 examples of the Transporter in 1961.

Q: What engine did the 1961 Volkswagen Transporter have? A: The engine powering the 1961 Volkswagen Transporter was a Opposed 4 (1192 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 3900 RPM and 64 Ft-Lbs (87 NM) @ 2400 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1961 Volkswagen Transporter have? A: The 1961 Volkswagen Transporter had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.