Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle 1953 - 1968 Restyling, Sedan, Convertible

Volkswagen Beetle 1200/1300/1500 [restyling]

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Class Середній
Production Start 1953
Production End 1968

Characteristics Volkswagen Beetle 1200/1300/1500 [restyling]

Bodywork

Body type Sedan
Curb weight 820 kg
Front track 1316 mm
Height 1550 mm
Length 4070 mm
Max trunk capacity 140 l
Min trunk capacity 140 l
Number of seater 4
Rear track 1358 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Width 1550 mm

Engine

Capacity 1192 cm3
Cylinder bore 77 mm
Cylinder layout Opposed
Engine power 30 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power at RPM from 3 400 RPM
Maximum torque 75 N*m
Number of cylinders 4
Stroke cycle 64 mm
Turnover of maximum torque to 2 000 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 4

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 38 s
Fuel 80
Fuel tank capacity 40 l
Max speed 112 km/h

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Semi-dependent, Trailing arms, Transverse torsion bars
Front brakes drum
Front suspension Torsion
Rear brakes drum

Available engines

7
modifications

Petrol

7 variants
1.2 L, 30 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Cabriolet
1.2 MT (30 hp)
1953 – 1968
1.2 L, 34 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Cabriolet
1.2 MT (34 hp)
1953 – 1968
1.2 L, 34 hp, petrol, dual-clutch (DCT), rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Cabriolet
1.2 Saxomat (34 hp)
1953 – 1968
1.3 L, 40 hp, petrol, dual-clutch (DCT), rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Cabriolet
1.3 AMT (40 hp)
1953 – 1968
1.3 L, 40 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Cabriolet
1.3 MT (40 hp)
1953 – 1968
1.5 L, 44 hp, petrol, dual-clutch (DCT), rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Cabriolet
1.5 AMT (44 hp)
1953 – 1968
1.5 L, 44 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Cabriolet
1.5 MT (44 hp)
1953 – 1968