Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Small
Production years: 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
The Beetle was one of the most important cars ever made. It was produced in over 21 million units. After WWII, from the remains of its factory, Volkswagen was reborn due to the little car.
Designed by one of the greatest automotive engineers in history, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, by the order of the most feared dictators, Adolf Hitler, the VW 1200 was revived in 1945 with the help of the British Army officer Ivan Hirst. He convinced the British Army to order 20.000 cars.
The Beetle was a car built over an X-type chassis. The car's design was made by Ferdinand Porsche since the beginning of the '30s with the 1932 Porsche Type 12. Apart from the flat windows, the rest of the car was rounded. To ease-up the assembly process, the fenders were bolted onto the main body. In 1945, when the production was restarted, there were some modifications to the original concept and a split-window appeared in 1949.
The interior of the car was basic, with two seats in the front and a bench in the back. The flat dash panel was metallic and featured one dial before 1945. A set of turn-signals was installed in the car.
The engine was a flat-four. All Beetle had a flat-four since its conception. After the war, the only engine available was a 1.1-liter unit. Over time it evolved to a 1.2-liter and then a 1.3-liter unit. Some later vehicles were upgraded to single-point injection instead of carburetors and a 1.6-liter unit. A manual four-speed on the floor was the only option for a long time. Later on, some models were fitted with a 3- and 4-speed semiautomatic. Production ended in July 30 2003, in Volkswagen's factory from Mexic.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT RWD (25 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 1131 cm3 |
Power: | 18 KW @ 3300 RPM 25 HP @ 3300 RPM 24 BHP @ 3300 RPM |
Torque: | 49 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 66 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.2 in (4069 mm) |
Width: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 51/49.3 in (1,295/1,252 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1967 lbs (892 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 4MT RWD (30 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 1192 cm3 |
Power: | 22 KW @ 3400 RPM 30 HP @ 3400 RPM 30 BHP @ 3400 RPM |
Torque: | 56 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 76 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
Width: | 60.5 in (1537 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1625 lbs (737 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 4MT RWD (35 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 1192 cm3 |
Power: | 25 KW @ 3600 RPM 35 HP @ 3600 RPM 34 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 61 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 83 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 71 mph (114 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 62.4 in (1585 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/53.2 in (1,379/1,351 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1918 lbs (870 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 4MT RWD (41 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 1192 cm3 |
Power: | 30 KW @ 3900 RPM 41 HP @ 3900 RPM 40 BHP @ 3900 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 88 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
Width: | 60.5 in (1537 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 51.5/50.7 in (1,308/1,288 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1629 lbs (739 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT RWD (45 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 1285 cm3 |
Power: | 33 KW @ 4100 RPM 45 HP @ 4100 RPM 44 BHP @ 4100 RPM |
Torque: | 64 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 87 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 78 mph (126 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 62.4 in (1585 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/53.2 in (1,379/1,351 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1918 lbs (870 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 4MT RWD (54 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 4200 RPM 54 HP @ 4200 RPM 54 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 78 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 106 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 78 mph (126 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 51.7/53 in (1,313/1,346 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1808 lbs (820 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4MT RWD (43 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 1584 cm3 |
Power: | 32 KW @ 4000 RPM 43 HP @ 4000 RPM 43 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 100 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 77.1 mph (124 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 27.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 60 in (1524 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52/53.5 in (1,321/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1801.1 lbs (817 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4MT RWD (51 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B4 |
Displacement: | 1584 cm3 |
Power: | 37 KW @ 4000 RPM 51 HP @ 4000 RPM 50 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 78 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 106 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 62.4 in (1585 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/53.2 in (1,379/1,351 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1918 lbs (870 kg) |