Volkswagen De Luxe (1947-51)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 75mm x 64mm |
| Displacement | 1131cc |
| Firing order | 1432 |
| Oil pressure (hot) | 26 lb./sq. in. at 2500 rpm |
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Solex 26VFIS |
| Choke | 21.5 mm |
| Main | 120 |
| Air correction | 180 |
| Pilot Jet | 45 |
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 | 0.4 mm |
| Plug gap | 0.6 mm – 0.7 mm |
| Ignition timing indication | Marks on pulley to align with crankcase joint |
| Ignition timing | 5° BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings | Textar |
Brakes
| Brake type | Hydraulic |
| 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′ |
