Road test data about 1974 VW 1600 Fun Bug

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Re: Road test data about 1974 VW 1600 Fun Bug

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This is the data from the most leading German magazine (Auto Motor Und Sport) in 1970 Test.

0-100 km/h in 18.4 s
Top Speed 140.5 km/h


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This is also something I have in my archives from June 1974
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Tony Z wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:55 pm I dont think you are entirely correct about the fastest 0-80 time...

1600S, unique to South Africa, with twin Solex carbs - 0-80 in 8.2

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1600S did not have twin carbs, had a single solex like normal 1600. we have had our 75 S since new
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OK, I got it wrong, I got confused with the S and the SP
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Re: Road test data about 1974 VW 1600 Fun Bug

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beetlepower wrote:
Tony Z wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:55 pm I dont think you are entirely correct about the fastest 0-80 time...

1600S, unique to South Africa, with twin Solex carbs - 0-80 in 8.2

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1600S did not have twin carbs, had a single solex like normal 1600. we have had our 75 S since new
Agreed SP dual carbs, S single carb more fuel efficient so to speak.


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