Ascort
| Ascort-TSV-1300 G.T. | |
|---|---|
Ascort-TSV-1300 G.T. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Continental Coachwork Pty. Ltd.[1] |
| Production | 1958-1960 |
| Assembly | Australia |
| Designer | Mirek Craney[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L flat-4[1] |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 169 in (430 cm) [2] |
| Curb weight | 1,467 lb (665 kg)[2] |
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". uniquecarsandparts.com.au. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Comparing the Cars. Australian Motor Manual. January 1961. p. 64.
- ^ a b "Sales brochure for Ascort-TSV-1300 G.T". wwwbollyblog.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ a b Davis, Tony (1967). Aussie Cars. p. 73.
- ^ a b "Weird & Wonderful VWs - The Ascort". ltv-vwc.org.uk. Archived from the original on 19 October 2007. Retrieved 13 October 2012.