What is the top speed of the VW Thing?
It was built on the same chassis as the 1968 VW Microbus but had a four-wheel independent suspension. Its top speed was 68 mph, (downhill apparently), and it whizzed from zero to 60 mph in a tour-bus-like 23 seconds. This, amusingly, was its top safety feature. Performance-wise, the ’74 VW Bus wasn’t about speed—it was about experience. With a top speed hovering around 75 mph and leisurely acceleration (0-60 mph in over 20 seconds), it encouraged a more relaxed approach to travel.
How much horsepower does a 1600cc VW motor have?
Our rough engine horsepower estimates are: 60 HP for the 1600cc. HP for the 1776cc. HP for the 1914cc. Our turnkey 2332 cc Type 1 performance engine comes in variants from 152hp – 185+hp.It was a naturally aspirated V8 with 90 degree configuration, belt driven twin overhead camshafts per bank and 2. The engine was transversely mounted in unit with the all synchromesh five speed transmission. Power was about 255 horsepower.