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Volkswagen K 70

General information

ModelVolkswagen K 70
Year1970
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating55.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1605 ccm (97.94 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving6.5 litres/100 km (36.19 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1605 ccm (97.94 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power76.00 PS (56 kW or 75 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque123.00 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 76.0 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed148.0 km/h (92.0 mph)
0-50 miles11.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0724 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1056 kg (2,328.1 pounds)
Overall length4430 mm (174.4 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2700 mm (106.3 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions138.0 g/km
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