(Discontinued) VW 1600 L Variant 1970

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manufacturer brand & id

Minichamps 10051011

scale

1:18

color

Silver Metallic

category

Vintage

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This model is discontinued!

The Model

A model that is of a top quality.

Perfect interior and exterior. Minichamps did a remarkable work with this model.

A great model for everybody.

The Original

VW 1600 L Variant 1970

In 1961 VW presented the new VW 1500 at the Franckfort Car Show. While retaining the proved and sturdy VW concept from the Bettle, VW designed a larger saloon car to enter the middle class car market. The car also came as a break called 'Variant'

In 1965 followed a new, more aggressive, liftback version the 'TL'. In August 1969, VW Undertook a major facelift on its now named VW1600. The car was now longer with revised front and rear bumbers. The production stopped in July 1971 with a total of 2,6 millions units produced.

Technical Data

Engine : Air cooled flat four cylinder
Output : 54 hp at 4000 rpm
Displacement : 1.584 ccm
Dimensions & Weight : Length: 4368 mm, Width: 1640 mm, Height: 1470 mm, Weight: 960 Kg
Drivetrain : 4 speed gearbox (automatic transmission optional>
Front Suspension : Longitudinal trailing arms, anti roll bar, telescopic dambers
Rear Suspension : Independent with semi trailing arms, torsion bars, telescopic dambers
Chassis/Body : Backbone platform
Performance : Top speed 140 Km/h

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