Specifications: Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door) 1.6 (65 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

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Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door) 1.6 (65 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Brasilia
Generation Brasilia (3-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (65 Hp)
Start of production 1973 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.3 l/100 km
32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 18 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 18 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 17.1 sec
Maximum speed 138 km/h
85.75 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 13.7 kg/Hp, 73 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 65 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 41 Hp/l
Torque 115 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
84.82 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code BA
Engine displacement 1584 cm3
96.66 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration 180° flat V-engine
Cylinder Bore 85.5 mm
3.37 in.
Piston Stroke 69 mm
2.72 in.
Compression ratio 7.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 2.5 l
2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 890 kg
1962.11 lbs.
Max. weight 1310 kg
2888.06 lbs.
Max load 420 kg
925.94 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 81 l
2.86 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 746 l
26.34 cu. ft.
Dimensions
Length 4013 mm
157.99 in.
Width 1606 mm
63.23 in.
Height 1438 mm
56.61 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm
94.49 in.
Front track 1326 mm
52.2 in.
Rear (Back) track 1361 mm
53.58 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 149 mm
5.87 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11 m
36.09 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Transverse stabilizer, Torsion
Rear suspension Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer, Torsion
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Wheel rims size 5J x 14

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