1956 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications and Photos

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Technical Information / Specifications
Model: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Category:
Engine Position: Rear
Engine: 1192 ccm (72,38 cubic inches)
Engine type: Boxer, 4-cyl
Valves per cylinder: 2
Max. Power: 39.00 PS (28,86 kW or 37,81 HP) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Max. Torque: 88.00 Nm (8,96 kgf-m or 64,58 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Bore / Stroke:77.1 x 64.0 mm (2,99 x 2.5 inches)
Compression:7.0:1
Fuel: Gasoline
Power / Weight ratio: 0.0527 PS/kg
Drive: Rear
Seats:4
Passenger space:3720 litres (978,09 gallons)
Doors: 2
Country of origin:Germany
Weight: 740 kg (1623,24 pounds)
Total length: 4070 mm (159,40 inches)
Total width: 1560 mm (61,09 inches)
Total height: 1510 mm (59,10 inches)
Wheelbase: 2410 mm (94,43 inches)
Cooling: Air
Front brakes type: Drums
Rear brakes type: Drums
Fuel tank capacity: 42.0 litres (11,04 gallons)

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