Sunday, June 28, 2009

Super Beetle Technical Information

Although they looked the same as previous models, the 1302 and 1303 ‘Super’ Beetles were the most radical reworks of the car during its long life. MacPherson strut front suspension was adopted, which allowed more front boot space (and thus provided the easiest way to tell these cars apart, by their bigger and more rounded bootlid) and improved handling. The struts also allowed front disc brakes to be fitted too. The 1303, from 1972, had a more safety-conscious padded dashboard and wraparound windscreen, plus bigger tail lights.

Performance:
0-60mph: 18.3secs
Top speed: 81mph
Bore 3.36 in. (85.5 mm)
Stroke 2.72 in. (69 mm)
Displacement 96.6 cu. in. (1584 cc)
Compression ratio 7.3 : 1
Maximum output SAE net 46 hp at 4000 rpm.
Maximum torque SAE net 72.0 lb. ft. at 2800 rpm.
Maximum and cruising speed 81 mph

Dimensions and weights:
Length 163.0 in. (4140 mm)
Width 62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Height 59.1 in. (1500 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.9 in. (150 mm)
Unladen weight (ready for use) 1984 lbs.
**Vehicle capacity weight 739 lbs. (335 kg)
Gross vehicle weight 2844 lbs. (1290 kg)
Gross axle weight, front 1190 lbs. (540 kg), rear 1670 lbs. (760 kg)
Permissible roof weight 110 lbs. (50 kg)
Wheelbase 95.3 in. (2420 mm)
Turning circle diameter 31.5 ft. (9.6 m)
Track at front 54.3 in. (1387 mm)
Track at rear 53.6 in. (1364 mm)
Wheels 4½ J x 15 safety rim wheels
Trailer 882 lbs. (400 kg), tongue load 55-88 lbs. (25-40 kg)

Capacities:
Fuel Tank 11.1 US gal, (42 liters; 9.2 lmp. gal.)
Engine 5.3 US pints of engine oil (2.5 liters; 4.4 lmp pints)
Transmission and final drive 6.3 US pints of hypoid oil (3 liters; 5.3 lmp. pints)
Windshield washer approx. 3.6 US pints of fluid (1.7 liter; 3 lmp. pints)

Here are a couple sites with more Super Beetle technical information
SuperKafer
1302 Super
1303 Owners Manual
Wikipedia

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