1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 Amphicar Specifications
The 1961-1968 Amphicar was oceans of fun. Why settle for off road when you can go off land in this perky and still reasonably priced collectible? Find specifications for the 1961-1968 Amphicar in the following chart.1961-1968 Amphicar Major Specifications*:
General
| Manufacturer | Deutsche Industrie-Werke, Lübeck-Schlutup (1961-1962); Deutsche Waggons und Maschinenfabriken GmbH (1962-1968) |
| Factory | Industrie-Werke Karlsruhe AG (1962-1968) |
| Vehicle type | 4-passenger, 2-wheel drive convertible with folding cloth top; land and water propulsion systems |
| Construction | Unit steel with steel subframe |
| Drivetrain layout | Rear engine with separate land and water transmissions |
| Price (new) | Approx. $3,400 port-of-entry U.S. |
Dimensions and Capacities
| Wheelbase (in.) | 82.7 |
| Overall length (in.) | 170.3 |
| Overall width (in.) | 60.3 |
| Overall height (in.) | 59.8 (top up) |
| Track front/rear (in.) | 47.3/49.2 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 11.2 (unladen)/9.3 (laden) |
| Curb weight (lbs) | 2,293 |
| Tire size | 6.40x13 |
| Turning diameter curb-to-curb (ft) | 36.5 |
| Fuel capacity (gal) | 12.4 (+2.1 reserve) |
| Engine oil capacity (qts) | 4 |
Engine
| Type | Triumph Herald ohv inline four |
| Bore x Stroke (mm/in.) | 69.3/2.73x76.0/2.99 |
| Displacement (cc/cu in.) | 1147/69.9 |
| Compression ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel system | 1 Solex 30mm B30 PESI carburetor, AC mechanical pump |
| Max. horsepower (@ rpm SAE gross) | 43 @ 4500 |
| Max. torque (lbs/ft @ rpm SAE gross) | 50 @ 2700 |
| Ignition | 12-volt |
Land Transmission
| Type | 4-speed manual with floor-mount gearchange; synchromesh on II-IV only |
| Ratios | (I-IV: 1): 4.5/2.91/1.75/1.05 (reverse: 4.13:1) |
| Final drive ratio (:1) | 4.714 |
| Clutch | Dry plate |
| Fluid capacity (pts) | 4.4 |
Water Transmission
| Type | 1-speed forward/1-speed reverse with dual propellers |
| Ratio (:1) | 1.0-3.0 |
| Oil capacity (pts) | 1.75 |
| Propeller diameter (in.) | 12 |
*Source: Owner's Manual, Amphicar Corporation of America.
Note: some dimensions differ from those variously published.
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