Volkswagen Beetle 1200 L 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 L 1974
Brand Volkswagen
Range Beetle
Generation Type 11/14/15
Model series Beetle 1200 (1974 - 1985)
Engine version Beetle 1200
Engine subversion L
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 L 1974
Maximum power (kW) 32
Maximum power (HP) 44
Acceleration (s) 25
Top speed (km/h) 127
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Volkswagen Beetle 1200 L 1974
Fuel type Normal
Gas / fuel tank size 41,0 l
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Volkswagen Beetle 1200 L 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 L 1974
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 4
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Volkswagen Beetle 1200 L 1974
Length (mm) 4090
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 L 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 L 1974
INTERIOR
Radio Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)

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