Volkswagen K70 I 1600 Sedan
55 kW75 PS74 hp123 Nm1970–1975
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- Power
- 55 kW 75 PS · 74 hp
- Torque
- 123 Nm 91 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 16.0 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,050 kg
- Top speed
- 148 km/h
- Length
- 4,420 mm
A 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 55 kW (75 PS) and 123 Nm of torque powers the Volkswagen K70 I 1.6 1600 (75 PS) sedan. In the K70 I 1.6 1600 (75 PS), power reaches the front wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.
Of the 3 versions in the K70 I line-up, the K70 I 1.6 1600 (75 PS) is the entry version - the 1.8 LS 1800 (100 PS) (74 kW) delivers 35% more. The car needs 16.0 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 148 km/h, weighs 1,050 kg and has 71 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,605 cm³ 1.6 l · 98 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 55 kW 75 PS · 74 hp |
| Torque | 123 Nm 91 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 16.0 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 148 km/h 92 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,420 mm 174.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,685 mm 66.3 in |
| Height | 1,450 mm 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm 105.9 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,050 kg 2,315 lb |
| Fuel tank | 52 l 13.7 US gal |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1970–1975 |
| Generation | K70 I (1970–1975) |
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- ADAC