The Volkswagen 'Beetle' 1500 is a saloon with 2 doors and a rear mounted powerplant which transmits its power through the rear wheels.
The Volkswagen 'Beetle' 1500 belongs to the Typ 1 model family from Volkswagen.
Powering the Volkswagen 'Beetle' 1500 is an overhead valve, 1.5 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 43 bhp (43.6 PS/32.1 kW) at 4000 rpm and 100 N·m (74 lb·ft/10.2 kgm) at 2000 rpm respectively.
The engine drives the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual set of gears.
It weighs a stated 820 kg at the kerb.
Maximum speed claimed is 126 km/h or 78 mph.
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