These are standard specifications for the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 1572076272
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Chassis # 1172091689
Chassis # 1172086650
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1980 |
| Price : | $3,000 |
| Weight : | 1830 lbs | 830.074 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 48 BHP (35.328 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque : | 73 Ft-Lbs (99 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.7 in | 69 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1977 : | 1,123,575 |
| 1977 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
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Chassis # 1172091689
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.4 in | 4150 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.1 in | 1349 mm. |
Sedan
Chassis # 1172086650
Engine # AJ116970
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| Price : | $3,000 |
| Weight : | 1830 lbs | 830.074 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.4 in | 4150 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.1 in | 1349 mm. |
Convertible Sedan
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| Price : | $3,000 |
| Weight : | 1830 lbs | 830.074 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.4 in | 4150 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.1 in | 1349 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : MacPherson struts with coil springs Rear : Semi-trailing arms with torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Roller |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.60x15 |
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V117000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, LENSES WERE INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED POSITION. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT'. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHT LENSES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; TAIL LIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REFLECTORS WILL RESULT IN REDUCEDVISIBILITY WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
1977 Volkswagen Beetle FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 163.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 61.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle had a base price of approximately $3,000 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1977? A: Volkswagen produced 1,123,575 automobiles in 1977.Q: What engine did the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 48 BHP (35.328 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 73 Ft-Lbs (99 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 163.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 61.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle had a base price of approximately $3,000 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1977? A: Volkswagen produced 1,123,575 automobiles in 1977.Q: What engine did the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 48 BHP (35.328 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 73 Ft-Lbs (99 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1977 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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Volkswagen Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
67,853