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1953 Volkswagen 1100 Beetle Specifications

Engine LocationRear
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisSteel Body
Production Years for Series1938 - 1980
Price$1,600-$2,400
Combined MPG28.00

Performance
0-60 mph42.1 seconds.
Top Speed66 mph | 106.194 km/h

finned cylinders; cast iron cylinder liners
Engine Type : O4 1131 cc | 69.0 cu in. | 1.1 L.
30 BHP (22.08 KW) @ 3300 RPM

Bore : 3.0 in | 75 mm.
Stroke : 2.5 in | 64 mm.

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures
Total Volkswagen Production for 1953151,323

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number1-0499753
Engine Number1-0584612
Chassis Number10454494



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