One liter means 1,000 cc dispalcement.
My 1963 VW had 1200 cc’s and did fine. Top speed 72 mph and when going that speed, Americans I passed were pissed to the point of passing me because of the insult.
yeah except they were still in first gear.
Puhleeze.
My ‘67 MG Midget was 1275 cc and a top speed, as measured by Maine State Police, 105 MPH. That was after a port and polish job.
Actually, in this context, what they mean is 1 liter per 100 km, which is about 235 mpg. The displacement of the engine in this vehicle will likely be much less than 1 liter.
> “Top speed 72 mph”
I had a 1964 that would go that fast — eventually. However, the speed limit at that time (late 1960’s) on the Interstate was 75mph and very few people were going that slow.
I eventually got a Judson supercharger and it would go 92mph on level ground. However, it was like driving a unicycle at 92mph. The steering was entirely too quick for that speed. In gusty wind, it was downright dangerous. But I was young and stupid back then.
I went through several speed traps at 92mph and was never once pulled over. I suspect that when they saw an old VW Bug going over 90mph, they decided to recalibrate the radar instead of pull me over. By the time they checked it, I was long gone. The engine never blew, but it only lasted about 20,000 miles after I installed it. The engine was totally worn out by then.