(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SP2 | Issued until | |
| Serie | SP2 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4217 mm / 166.0 in / 166.0 in | Ground clearance | 149 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1610 mm / 63.4 in / 63.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Height | 1158 mm / 45.6 in / 45.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 890 kg / 1962 lb / 1962 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1342 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Fuel capacity | 40 l / 8.8 UK gal / 10.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 69.0 mm / 2.72 in / 2.72 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.28 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1679 cm3 / 102.5 cu in / 102.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 419.75 cm3/cylinder / 25.615 cu in/cylinder / 25.615 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 47.7 kW / 64.9 hp / 64.9 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 113.0 Nm / 83.3 lbft / 83.3 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | air | Max. net output | 47.1 kW / 64.0 bhp / 64.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 38.1 kW/l / 0.849 bhp/cu in / 0.849 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 67.30 Nm/l / 0.589 lbft/cu in / 0.589 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.89 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.88 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 161 km/h / 100 mph / 100 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 71.91 kW/ton / 97.77 bhp/ton / 97.77 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | rear | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & roller | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.TB. | Suspension rear | I.TB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen SP2
