Volkswagen K70 I 1.6 L 1600 Sedan
66 kW90 PS89 hp1970–1973
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- Power
- 66 kW 90 PS · 89 hp
- Top speed
- 158 km/h
- Displacement
- 1,605 cm³
The Volkswagen K70 I 1.6 L 1600 (90 PS) uses a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 66 kW (90 PS), in sedan form. In the K70 I 1.6 L 1600 (90 PS), power reaches the front wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.
Against the entry 1.6 1600 (75 PS) (55 kW), the K70 I 1.6 L 1600 (90 PS) gains 20% in power; the 1.8 LS 1800 (100 PS) (74 kW), strongest of the 3, has 8 kW more. In figures, it tops out at 158 km/h.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,605 cm³ 1.6 l · 98 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 66 kW 90 PS · 89 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 158 km/h 98 mph |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1970–1973 |
| Generation | K70 I (1970–1975) |
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