Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (1974) Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Hatchback
Doors
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
32 / 44
Displacement (ccm)
1285
Fuel type
Normal

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GENERAL Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (1974)
Brand Volkswagen
Range Beetle
Generation Type 11/14/15
Model series Beetle 1200 (1974 - 1985)
Engine version Beetle 1200
Car body type Hatchback
Number of seats 4
Number of doors 2
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 03.1974
Model end date 08.1975
PERFORMANCE Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (1974)
Maximum power (kW) 32
Maximum power (HP) 44
Acceleration (s) 25
Top speed (km/h) 127
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (1974)
Fuel type Normal
Gas / fuel tank size 41,0 l
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (1974)
Torque 86
Number of gears 4
Installation position / engine type Rear engine / Boxer
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Carburettor
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1285
Power / torque 32 kW (44 HP) / 86 Nm
Power (KW) 32
Power (HP) 44
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1285 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 4100 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 3000 RPM
TRANSMISSION Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (1974)
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 4
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (1974)
Length (mm) 4060
Width (mm) 1540
Height (mm) 1500
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Turning circle (m) 11,0 m
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 760
Gross weight (kg) 1140
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 380
Roof load capacity 50 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 650 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (1974)
Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 2
Number of seats (normal) 4
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Torsion bar
Rear suspension Torsion bar
BRAKES
Front brake Drum
Rear brake Drum
EQUIPMENT Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (1974)
INTERIOR
Radio Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)

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