DriversFound.com: History - 1975 VW Scirocco

ENGINE
Type	Water-cooled, transverse-front mount, overhead cam
No. cylinders	4 cyl. in-line
Bore	76.5 mm. (3.01 in.)
Stroke	80.00 mm. (3.15 in.)
Displacement	1471 cc. (89.75 cu. in.)
SAE Net H.P.	70/6000 rpm.
Max. Torque, SAE Net	81/3500 rpm.
Compression Ratio	8.2:1
Carburetion	Two-stage downdraft carburetor, automatic choke.
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TRANSMISSION & DIFFERENTIAL
Type	Fully synchronized, transverse front mounted.
No. Speeds	4 forward, 1 reverse
Final drive	Front wheel drive, double jointed axles.
Clutch	Single disc, dry.
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CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Frame	Unitized body with energy absorbing front and rear sections. Bolt-on front fenders.
Suspension-Front	Independent, coil/shock absorber struts with lower triangular control arms. Negative steering roll radius.
Suspension-Rear	Coil/shock absorder struts. Independent stabilizer axle.
Service Brake	Dual diagonal, power assisted. Discs front w/ single piston floating caliper.
Parking Brake	Cable operated, rear.
Rim Size	5J x 13
Tire Size	Radial ply, steel belted, 175/70 SR 13
Steering	Rack and pinion
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rated Voltage	12V/55 A. Alternator
Battery	12V 54 AMP/h
Ignition	Battery, coil, distributor
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DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase	94.5 inches
Track, front	54.7 inches
Track, rear	53.1 inches
Length	155.7 inches
Width	64.0 inches
Height	51.5 inches
Ground Clearance	5.3 inches
Turning Circle	32.2 feet (approx.)
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WEIGHTS
Dry Weight	1874 lbs.
(automatic)	1929 lbs.
Payload	838 lbs.
(automatic)	783 lbs.
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PERFORMANCE
Top Speed	104 mph.
(automatic)	101 mph.
Fuel Consumption-EPA	35-41 mpg (highway)
	24-25 mpg (city)
Acceleration	0-60 10.3 seconds
(automatic)	0-60 11.8 seconds

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Source: Brochure # 33-53-56010 Specifications subject to change without notice.