Volkswagen1972 SP-1 Specs

1972 Volkswagen SP-1 Specs & Performance

1972, 1973, 1974

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Flat 4

93 mph

17.4 seconds

64 hp

28.2 mpg

2 Doors

2+2 Seats

4.9-7.2 ft3
lb
1,962 lbs
Rear - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
93 mph
0-62 mph
17.4 seconds
0-60 mph
16.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
30.67 lb/hp
Power
64 hp

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
28.2 mpg
Total Range
298 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.6 Liter
96.7 in3
Layout
Flat 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
64 hp @ 4,600 RPM
65 ps @ 4,600 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Rear Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
7.2:1
Bore x Stroke
3.366 x 2.717 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.24:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.66 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
16 hp
Cylinder Volume
24.2 in3

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
185/80R14
Front Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2+2
Luggage Space
4.9-7.2 ft3
Turning Radius
32.8 ft
Curb Weight
1,962 lbs
Gross Weight
2,502 lbs
Maximum Payload
540 lbs
Length
165.8 in
Width
63.4 in
Height
45.6 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in
Front Track
52.8 in
Rear Track
54.3 in
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2.8

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.4
Practicality Rating1.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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