Volkswagen Brasília
| Volkswagen Brasília | |
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3-door body | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Also called |
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| Production | 1973–1982 |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Márcio Piancastelli |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car (C), economy car |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | RR |
| Related | Volkswagen Fusca |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L air-cooled H4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual with reverse |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Length | 4,015 mm (158.1 in) |
| Width | 1,605 mm (63.2 in) |
| Height | 1,430 mm (56.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 890 kg (1,962 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Volkswagen Gol |
The Volkswagen Brasília is a rear-engined small family car developed by Volkswagen do Brasil and internally designated as the Type 321. Named for Brazil's capital city, the car was manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen in Brazil from 1973 to 1982; in Mexico from 1975 to 1982; and built from knock down kits in Nigeria, where it was marketed as the Igala from 1976 to 1980.
Designed to replace the Beetle (called the Fusca in Brazil), and available in both three-door and five-door hatchback body styles, the Brasília combined VW's air-cooled engine with the chassis of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia and styling reminiscent of the Volkswagen 412. By the end of 1982, over one million examples had been manufactured.