THE DE LUXE VOLKSWAGEN SALOON

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THE DE LUXE VOLKSWAGEN SALOON

Engine : Four horizontally-opposed air-cooled cylinders, 75 mm. by 64 MM. (1,131 c.c.). Push-rod o.h.v. 5.8 to 1

compression ratio ; 25 b.h.p. at 3,300 r.p. Gear ratios : 1st. 36 to 1 ; 2nd, 1.88 to 1 ; 3rd, 1.22 to I

(box ratios) ; top, 4.43 to 1.

Tyres : 5.60 by .15 Michelin on bolt-on disc wheels.

Weight : 14i cwt. unladen.

Steering ratio : 2 turns lock to lock. Fuel capacity : 8.8 gallons (with 1.1 gallons reserve). Range

approximately 316 miles.

Wheelbase : 7 ft. 101 in.

Track : Front, 4 ft. 3 in. Rear, 4 ft. 1 in.

Overall dimensions : 13 ft. 41§0 in. by S ft. OA in. by 5 ft. 1 in.

(high).

Price : £521 (739 4s. 2d. with p.t.). PERFORMANCE DATA Indicated speeds on gears :

1st … 23 m.p.h. 3rd … 56 m.p.h.

2nd … 41 m.p.h. Top … 76 m.p.h.

Concessionaires : V. W. Motors, Ltd., 7/9, St. James’s .Street, London, W.1.