Ascort
Ascort-TSV-1300 G.T. | |
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Ascort-TSV-1300 G.T. | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Continental Coachwork Pty. Ltd.[1] |
Production | 1958 to 1960 |
Assembly | Australia |
Designer | Mirek Craney [1] |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupé |
Layout | RR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.3L Flat-4[1] |
Transmission | 4-speed manual[1] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 14’ 1” [2] |
Curb weight | 1467 lb [2] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Nil |
Successor | Nil |
The Ascort was an automobile manufactured by Continental Coachwork of Sydney, Australia[3] from 1958 to 1960.[4]
Designated as the Ascort-TSV-1300 G.T.,[3] it utilized a mildly modified Volkswagen chassis fitted with a four-seat coupé body which was based on that of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia coupé, although significantly different in appearance.[1] The body, which was constructed of fibreglass, had a prestressed double shell with a bonded-in light steel tubular frame, and was mounted on an 11-inch rubber seal.[1] The 1.3-litre Volkswagen flat-4 engine was modified using Okrasa and Porsche components to produce 54 bhp at 4300 rpm.[1] The vehicle's total weight was 1467 lb,[2] 33% less than that of a standard Volkswagen Beetle sedan.[4] The Ascort had a top speed of 96 mph [2] and could accelerate from zero to 50 mph in 12.0 seconds.[2]
19 cars were built before production was terminated.[5] Although there were plans to offer the car with a 70 hp, 1500 cc engine, which would have given the car a top speed of well over 100 mph, this variant was never produced.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Ascort TSV 1300 at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 13 October 2012
- ^ a b c d e Comparing the Cars, Australian Motor Manual, January 1961, page 64
- ^ a b Sales brochure for Ascort-TSV-1300 G.T Retrieved from wwwbollyblog.blogspot.com.au on 13 October 2012
- ^ a b Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1967, page 73
- ^ a b Weird & Wonderful VWs - The Ascort Archived 2007-10-19 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved from www.ltv-vwc.org.uk on 13 October 2012
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