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Porsche VW Type 4 specs: 1.7L (102 ci) 4-cylinder, 90 x 66 mm (3.5433 x 2.5984 in) bore and stroke, 8.2:1 compression. Rated 80 hp, 1970–1973.
The Porsche VW Type 4 is oversquare — the 3.5433" bore exceeds the 2.5984" stroke by 36.4% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 2.5984" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 9,250 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 25.5 ci (418 cc).
8.2:1 is low by modern standards and generally happy on regular pump fuel.
4 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 80 hp across 1970–1973.
| Displacement | 102 ci / 1.7 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.5433" |
| Stroke | 2.5984" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.364 |
| Fuel type | gas |
|---|---|
| Advertised HP | 80 hp |
| Years | 1970–1973 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.364 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 2,598 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 25.5 ci |
| Static compression | 8.2:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 80 hp | VW Type 4 |
| 1971 | 80 hp | VW Type 4 |
| 1972 | 80 hp | VW Type 4 |
| 1973 | 80 hp | VW Type 4 |
1 factory vehicle, 1970–1973. Each year opens that model's engine table.