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Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975
Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Passat
Generation

Passat (B1)
Year of production

1973

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.6 (75 Hp)

Power

75 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

121 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

11.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.8 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

163 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
75 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
47.2 Hp/l
Torque
121 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
1588 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

905 kg

Max weight (kg)

1330 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

45 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

473 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1320 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4290 mm

Width (mm)

1615 mm

Height (mm)

1359 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2469 mm

Front track (mm)

1341 mm

Rear track (mm)

1349 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.3 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc, 238.76 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 180.34 mm

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 5J x 13Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13

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