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... VW 1300 with its sensibly chosen gear ratios and powerful engine is an intrepid mountain climber. (People in mountainous districts get to really appreciate this.) Another important factor is the aircooling. The engine can’t boil over even on the steepest and longest ascents. And the engine's position is equally important. It's at the rear. It’s happy on hills. Does it matter a jot where the VW engine is? At the front or at the rear? Well, it does matter to us. At the rear it's directly above the drive wheels with all its weight on them. The result: Easier to move off when you start. Easier hill climbing. Easier to drive on sand and through mud. But better road grip is not the only advantage of having the VW engine at the rear. It needs no propshaft. (The engine's power is trans mitted direct to the drive wheels.) Nor does it need a long exhaust pipe. The undersurface of the car is completely smooth. It con sists of a single metal platform which protects the car against flying stones, snow, sand and water. (Even underneath the VW 1300 is tops.) ...
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