The Original Formula Super Vee Series Specifications
- Engine: Type 3 1600cc (actually a stroke of 69 mm and a bore of 85.5 mm for a displacement of 1582cc). Dry sump not allowed.
- Cooling: air, with external oil coolers and oil filters.
- Carburetion: free, however most used Weber 48 IDA or Solex 40P11 dual downdraft. Some use of Weber IDF and DCNF. (Note: two dual down draft carbs allowed, any manufacturer with dual port VW or aftermarket intake manifolds).
- Transmission: stock VW from the 1969 Square back/fastback series. However, gear ratios were open and almost immediately Webster and Hewland gear sets were adopted for the VW transaxle.
- Ignition: coil and distributor.
- Clutch: VW stock, with Hydraulic linkage.
- Brakes: Girling hydraulic with VW discs front, VW Drums in the rear.
- Wheels: 6" X 13" front and rear. Magnesium allowed.
- Tires: 5:00/8:30 X 13 front, Treaded (no slicks) 5:50/9/20 X 13 rear, Treaded (no slicks)
- Steering: Rack and Pinion
- Suspension: free, front and rear
- Shocks: free, front and rear
- Sway bars: free, front and rear
- Rear uprights: free (and usually proprietary by car manufacturer)
- Curb Weight: Dry, without driver, 825 lbs minimum.
- Wheelbase: free (most manufacturers were between 88" and 94")
- Track, Front/Rear: Up to 92"
- Fuel Tank Capacity: Free, but most manufacturers located the tank under and behind the driver but in front of the firewall, which pretty much limited the capacity to 6.0 gallons.
- Construction: tubular space frame, flat bottom, no wings or tabs to induce downforce.
- Body: any material, but full coverage (including engine compartment) required.
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