Volkswagen Beetle 1600

A 1970 Volkswagen Beetle at Stony Stratford Classic Festival

A 1970 Volkswagen Beetle at Stony Stratford Classic Festival

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Volkswagen Beetle 1600 - key facts

  • Introduced in 1973, the end came for the Volkswagen Beetle 1600 in 1979.
  • The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 50 bhp.
  • Maximum speed of the Volkswagen Beetle 1600 was 85 mph.
  • A total of 21,529,464 units were manufactured ((All types)).
Volkswagen Beetle 1600 Specifications
Production 21,529,464
(All types)
From 1973
Until 1979
Bodywork
Body StyleSaloon
Dimensions
Length13ft 6in4m
Kerb Weight1915lb/0.855ton869kg
Engine
Engine displacement1584cc97cu in
Cylinders4
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationOverhead valve
Power Output50bhp @ 4000rpm49PS @ 4000rpm
Specific Output32bhp/litre0.52bhp/cu in
Torque Output78lbft @ 2800rpm106Nm @ 2800rpm
Specific Torque67Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Performance
Power to weight58bhp/ton
Top speed85mph137km/h
Chassis
Engine locationRear
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionIndependent Torsion bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent Torsion bar
BrakesDisc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type4 speed Manual or Semi-Automatic
Number of gears4
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