Type 1

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Volkswagen Beetle Type 1
1965–1966 Volkswagen Beetle
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Also called
  • Volkswagen Type 1
  • Volkswagen Super Beetle
  • Volkswagen 1200/1300/1302/1303/1500
  • Käfer, Carocha, Coccinelle, Fusca, Vocho
Production1938–2003: 21,529,464 built
  • 15,444,858 in Germany
  • 3,350,000 in Brazil
Assembly
DesignerFerdinand Porsche
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car, economy car
Body style
LayoutRear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length4,079 mm (160.6 in)
Width1,539 mm (60.6 in)
Curb weight800–840 kg (1,760–1,850 lb)<ref name="TAM67"/>
Chronology