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 posted on January 31st, 2006 at 05:14 AM |
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36 hp topspeed
Hi to all
Ive only ever owned post 67 beetles and am currently looking at purchasing a 56. i wondered if anyone could tell me what sort of cruising speed i
should expect from the 36hp. Engine is supposed to be bog standard but in good running order and regularily serviced. current owner tells me the
vehicle keeps up with traffic which i wouldnt have expected. if youve got the time or inclination my mobile no is 0417497655(i can call back to save
$$$). name is Rob. Thanks.
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| posted on January 31st, 2006 at 06:03 AM |
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According to the origional handbook Nov 1956 36hp engine the maximum and crusing speed is 110Klm or 68 mph
If your driving in Sydney Peak hour traffic then its an ideal speed.
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| posted on January 31st, 2006 at 10:26 AM |
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I commute from Geelong to Melbourne in mine every other week, and it'll happily cruise at 100-105 kph, and give me 33 mpg.
This is a totaly stock, recently rebuilt engine.
Make sure not to go much harder though, the 36hp's crank is a bit whippy.
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| posted on January 31st, 2006 at 11:05 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Ricks56
I commute from Geelong to Melbourne in mine every other week, and it'll happily cruise at 100-105 kph, and give me 33 mpg.
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Which is a good thing since the installation of those speed cameras!
sorry, a bit off topic..
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
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| posted on January 31st, 2006 at 08:31 PM |
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I usually drive mine at 50 mph sometimes I take it up to 60, its an old sound engine with good compression but its bloody hot up here so I try to take
it easy.
Rob...
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| posted on February 1st, 2006 at 05:57 AM |
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Thanks guys youve been most helpful. Rob |
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