Volkswagen Type 3

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NameVolkswagen Type 3
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ManufacturerVolkswagen Source
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Retrieved At2026-11-05
Powertrain1.5 or 1.6L H4 Source
Transmission4-speed manual 3-speed fully automatic Source
DimensionsWheelbase: 2,400 mm (94.5 in); Length: 4,225 mm (166.3 in); Width: 1,605 mm (63.2 in); Height: 1,475 mm (58.1 in) Source

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PowertrainEngine1.5 or 1.6L H4Source
PowertrainTransmission4-speed manual 3-speed fully automaticSource
DimensionsWheelbase2,400 mm (94.5 in)Source
DimensionsLength4,225 mm (166.3 in)Source
DimensionsWidth1,605 mm (63.2 in)Source
DimensionsHeight1,475 mm (58.1 in)Source
DimensionsCurb weight880 kg (1,940 lb)Source
A marque of the Volkswagen Group See also : Volkswagen Commercial VehiclesEnginesPetrol engines Discontinued petrol engines G40 / G60 VR6 engine Diesel engines Discontinued diesel engines North American engines Air-cooled engine WasserboxerSource

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Volkswagen Type 3—
Volkswagen Type 3 1600 Fastback (1966–69)—
Overview—
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Also calledVolkswagen 1500 Volkswagen 1600
Production1961 – 1973 2,542,382 built [ 1 ]
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg / Emden Brazil: São Bernardo do Campo ( VW Brasil ) Australia: Clayton [ 2 ] South Africa: Uitenhage
Body and chassis—
ClassCompact ( C-segment ) family car
Body style2-door Type 31 Notchback 2-door Type 34 Karmann Ghia 2-door Type 36 Variant/Squareback 2-door Type 36 Estate Delivery 2-door Type 31 Fastback 4-door Notchback and Fastback sedans ( Brazil )
LayoutRear engine rear wheel drive
RelatedVolkswagen Beetle VW Karmann Ghia Type 34 Karmann Ghia TC (VW do Brasil) Volkswagen SP2 (VW do Brasil)
Powertrain—
Engine1.5 or 1.6L H4
Transmission4-speed manual 3-speed fully automatic
Dimensions—
Wheelbase2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length4,225 mm (166.3 in)
Width1,605 mm (63.2 in)
Height1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Curb weight880 kg (1,940 lb)
Chronology—
PredecessorVolkswagen Beetle (due to engine type and model purpose)
SuccessorVolkswagen Passat (B1)

Technical data

FieldValue 1Value 2Value 3
Variant (December 1969) [ 10 ]——
EngineDimensions—
ModelVW flat four (four-stroke)Length4,340 mm (170.9 in)
Operational principleOttoWidth1,605 mm (63.2 in)
Fuel systemCarburettor Solex 32 PHNHeight1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Bore × Stroke83 mm × 69 mm (3.3 in × 2.7 in)Wheelbase2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Displacement1,493 cm 3 (91.1 in 3 )Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 in)
Rated power45 PS (33.1 kW) at 3800 min −1Kerb weight1,080 kg (2,381.0 lb)
Max. torque10.8 kp⋅m (106 N⋅m) at 2000 min −1Max weight1,485 kg (3,273.9 lb)
Mean effective pressure9.1 kp/cm 2 (8.9 bar) at 2000 min −1Turning circle11,100 mm (437.0 in)
Max. piston speed8.74 m/s at 3800 min −1Road performance—
Compression ratio7.5:1Max. speed125 km/h (77.7 mph)
Min. fuel consumption225 g/PSh (305.9 g/kWh) at 2600 min −1Rated fuel consumption (DIN 70030)8.4 L/100 km (33.6 mpg ‑ imp ) at 1980 min −1
Mass124.5 kg (274.5 lb)Rated oil consumption (DIN 70030)0.05–0.1 L/100 km (5,650–2,825 mpg ‑ imp ) at 1980 min −1

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Available sourced specifications

ManufacturerVolkswagen Group
Last sourced2026-11-05

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