The specifications listed on this page are taken from Elite Enterprise, Inc. literature printed in 1978. All information is based on a VW Type 1 chassis, with its corresponding 4 cyl. air-cooled engine and 4 speed transmission.
| BODY, CHASSIS, RUNNING GEAR |
| Body: |
Reinforced fiberglass strands and polyester resins. color impregnated high luster gel-coat finish. |
| Body: |
Reinforced fiberglass strands and polyester resins. color impregnated high luster gel-coat finish. |
| Chassis: |
Stock full length VW Sedan and Karmann-Ghia, all model years except Super Beetle. |
| Front Suspension: |
Torsion bar, tube shocks, anti-sway bar, fully independent suspension. |
| Rear Suspension: |
Torsion bar, tube shocks, fully independent suspension. |
| Wheels: |
8.5"x15" front
10"x15" rear |
| Tires: |
F60 (265) x15" front
L60 (295) x15" rear |
| Brakes: |
Drums front and rear. |
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| POWER TRAIN AND PERFORMANCE |
| Engine: |
Stock Volkswagen 4 cyl. |
| Transmission: |
Stock Volkswagen 4 speed |
| Horsepower: |
60 hp (stock engine) |
| Speed: |
Top speed = 100+ mph
0-60 9.9 sec (stock engine) |
| Mileage: |
28-35 mpg (stock engine) |
| Range: |
400-500 miles |
| FACTORY GEL-COAT COLORS |
| Solid colors: |
Monte Carlo Orange
Sebring Red
Daytona White
Monza Yellow
LeMans Blue
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| Metal flake colors: |
22 metal flake colors
(view color chart) |
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| DIMENSIONS |
| Height: |
43" |
| Height w/doors open: |
61" |
| Ground clearance at sides: |
6.5" |
| Ground clearance at nose: |
8" |
| Wheelbase: |
94.5" |
| Curb Weight: |
1950 lbs. |
| Length: |
173.75" |
| WIDTH: |
77" |
| WIDTH with doors open: |
91" |
| Side clearance needed to open doors: |
7" |
| Front track (8.5" rims): |
58" |
| Rear track: (10" rims) |
59" |
| HUMANISTIC DIMENSIONS |
| Seating capacity: |
2 |
| Luggage capacity: |
5 cubic feet |
| Head and leg room: |
Seating for people up to 6'4" |
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