| Ascort-TSV-1300 G.T. | |
| Manufacturer: | Continental Coachwork Pty. Ltd.[1] |
| Production: | 1958 to 1960 |
| Assembly: | Australia |
| Predecessor: | Nil |
| Successor: | Nil |
| Body Style: | 2-door coupé |
| Layout: | RR layout |
| Engine: | 1.3L Flat-4 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed manual |
| Length: | 14’ 1” [2] |
| Weight: | 1467 lb |
| Designer: | Mirek Craney |
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]