These are standard specifications for the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 1122316188
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Chassis # 1122826537
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Chassis # 1522014367
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Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1980 |
| Price : | $1,845-$2,400 |
| Weight : | 1786 lbs | 810.116 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.7 in | 69 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1972 : | 1,128,784 |
| Total 1972 Beetle production : | 1,284,928 |
| 1972 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Chassis # 1122316188
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.6 in | 4028 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.3 in | 1354 mm. |
Super Beetle
Chassis # 1122826537
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| Price : | $2,000 |
| Weight : | 1874 lbs | 850.032 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 161.8 in | 4110 mm. |
| Width : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 95.3 in | 2421 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.3 in | 1379 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.3 in | 1354 mm. |
Sunroof Sedan
| Price : | $2,075 |
| Weight : | 1786 lbs | 810.116 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.6 in | 4028 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.3 in | 1354 mm. |
Convertible Sedan
Chassis # 1522014367
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| Price : | $2,400 |
| Weight : | 1890 lbs | 857.29 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.6 in | 4028 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.3 in | 1354 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Transverse torsion bars with upper/lower trailing arms Rear : Independent with semi-trailing arms and torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Roller |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.60 x 15 |
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1972 Volkswagen Beetle FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has wheelbase sizes of 94.50 and 95.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has lengths of 158.60 and 161.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has width of 61.00 and 62.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $1,845 to $2,400 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan, Super Beetle.Q: What tires did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle had 5.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1972? A: Volkswagen produced 1,128,784 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Beetles were produced? A: Volkswagen produced 1,284,928 examples of the Beetle in 1972.Q: What engine did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle?
How many 1972 Volkswagen Beetle were produced?
How powerful was the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? Was the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle popular? Was the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has wheelbase sizes of 94.50 and 95.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has lengths of 158.60 and 161.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has width of 61.00 and 62.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $1,845 to $2,400 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan, Super Beetle.Q: What tires did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle had 5.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1972? A: Volkswagen produced 1,128,784 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Beetles were produced? A: Volkswagen produced 1,284,928 examples of the Beetle in 1972.Q: What engine did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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