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1973 1.6 (75 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Passat

Modification

1.6 (75 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1973

End of production

1975

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

45 l 11.89 US gal
9.9 UK gal

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

75 hp (at 5600 rpm)

Torque

121 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 89.25 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

163 km/h 101 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

905 kg 1995.2 lbs

Length

4290 mm 168.9 in

Width

1615 mm 63.58 in

Doors

2 - 4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5J x 13

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

11.3 l/100 km 20.81 US mpg
25 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

163 km/h 101 mph

Acceleration

0 - 60 mph

13 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

YN

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

75 hp (at 5600 rpm)

Torque

121 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 89.25 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in

Compression ratio

8.2

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3 - 4 l 3.18 - 4.24 US qt
2.64 - 3.52 UK qt

Coolant

4 l 4.24 US qt
3.52 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4290 mm 168.9 in

Width

1615 mm 63.58 in

Height

1359 mm 53.5 in

Wheelbase

2469 mm 97.2 in

Front track

1341 mm 52.8 in

Rear (Back) track

1349 mm 53.11 in

Ride height

107 mm 4.21 in

Turning diameter

10.3 m 33.79 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc, 238.76 mm

- Rear

Drum, 180.34 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Wheel rims

5J x 13

Rear wheel rims

5J x 13

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

905 kg 1995.2 lbs

Max. weight

1330 kg 2932.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

473 l 16.7 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1320 l 46.62 cu ft

- Max. roof load

425 kg 937 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

450 kg 992.1 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp) is made in 1973 1974 1975