| Ascort-TSV-1300 G.T. | |
|---|---|
 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]
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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]
Volkswagen ; ); shortened to VW, is a German automaker founded on 28 May 1937 by the German Labour Front, and headquartered in Wolfsburg. It is the flagship marque of the Volkswagen Group, the largest automaker by worldwide sales in 2016 and 2017. The group's main market is in China, which delivers 40% of its sales and profits.
A coupé or coupe is a two-door car with a fixed roof. In the 21st century there are four-door cars with a coupé-like roofline sold as "four door coupés" or "quad coupés".
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a sports car marketed in 2+2 coupe (1955–1974) and 2+2 convertible (1957–1974) body styles by Volkswagen. Internally designated the Typ 14, the Karmann Ghia combined the chassis and mechanicals of the Type 1 (Beetle) with styling by Italy's Carrozzeria Ghia and hand-built bodywork by German coachbuilding house, Karmann.
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]
