1967
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)

The Volkswagen Beetle was the best-selling single car model in automotive history with over 21 million units built. Its revolutionary air-cooled rear engine and unibody construction were Ferdinand Porsche's masterwork of simple, reliable, affordable engineering.

Economy Car

Shared Parts

Technical Specifications

Engine1.3L Air-Cooled Flat-4 (Type 1)
Displacement1,285 cc
Horsepower40 hp
Torque87 Nm
Transmission4-Speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD (rear-engine)
Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Economy8.5 L/100km
0–60 mph23.0 sec
Top Speed115 km/h
Length4,070 mm
Width1,540 mm
Height1,500 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb Weight750 kg
MSRP Range$1,495 (1967 US)

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