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K70 I specs

Volkswagen K70 I 1.8 LS 1800 Sedan

74 kW101 PS99 hp1973–1975

petrol · 4-speed manual · Sedan

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Power
74 kW 101 PS · 99 hp
Top speed
162 km/h
Displacement
1,807 cm³

Built 1973–1975, the Volkswagen K70 I 1.8 LS 1800 (100 PS) sedan develops 74 kW (101 PS) from a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. In the K70 I 1.8 LS 1800 (100 PS), power reaches the front wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.

In a K70 I line-up of 3 versions, the K70 I 1.8 LS 1800 (100 PS) tops the power chart, 35% above the entry 1.6 1600 (75 PS) (55 kW). The K70 I 1.8 LS 1800 (100 PS) is also the fastest flat out (162 km/h).

The K70 I 1.8 LS 1800 (100 PS) in numbers: strong points

  • Most powerful version of the K70 I: 74 kW (101 PS)
  • Highest top speed in the range: 162 km/h

Dimensions drawing

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,420 mmLength 14 ft 6 in1,450 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,690 mmWheelbase 8 ft 10 inWidth 1,685 mmWidth 5 ft 6 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement1,807 cm³ 1.8 l · 110 cu in
    Cylinders4
    Power74 kW 101 PS · 99 hp

    Transmission

    GearboxManual
    Gears4
    DriveFront-wheel drive

    Performance

    Top speed162 km/h 101 mph

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1973–1975
    GenerationK70 I (1970–1975)

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