Volkswagen1972 SP-2 Specs

1972 Volkswagen SP-2 Specifications & Performance

1972 - 1975

Tech Specs Summary


1.7 L Flat 4

100 mph

16.0 seconds

74 BHP

35.3 mpg

2 Doors

2+2 Seats

140-205 L
kg
890 kg
Rear - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
100 mph
0-62 mph
16.0 seconds
0-60 mph
15.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
83 BHP/Tonne
Power
74 BHP

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
35.3 mpg
Total Range
310 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.7 Litre
1,678 cc
Configuration
Flat 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
74 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
75 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Rear Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Bore x Stroke
88 x 69 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.28:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
44 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
19 BHP
Unitary Capacity
420 cc

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2+2
Cargo Space
140-205 L
Turning Circle
10 m
Kerb Weight
890 kg
Gross Weight
1,135 kg
Maximum Payload
245 kg
Length
4,212 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
1,158 mm
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
Front Track
1,342 mm
Rear Track
1,380 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
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2.9

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.5
Practicality Rating1.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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