Volkswagen Basic (1954-55)

Volkswagen Basic (1954-55)

The Car

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The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 77mm x 64mm
Displacement 1192cc
Firing order 1432
Oil pressure (hot) 28 lb./sq. in. at 2500 rpm

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Solex 28 PCI with pump
Choke 21.5 mm
Choke tube 6.1/1
Main 122.5
Air correction 200​
Slow Running 50

Valving

Intake tappet clearance 0.10 mm (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.10 mm (cold)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing gears
Intake valve opens 2° 30′ BTDC at 0.04″ clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.40 mm
Plug gap 0.60 mm – 0.70 mm
Ignition timing indication Notch in crankshaft pulley in line with crankcase split
Ignition timing 7½° BTDC

 

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Textar or Jurid

Brakes

Brake type Mechanical
Brake linings Energit

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 1 to 3 mm (unladen)
Camber 0° 40′ ± 30′
Caster angle 2° 30′ ± 30′
King pin angle 4° 20′