1952 Beetle 1100 | 1954 1200 Deluxe ![]() |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1953 Volkswagen 1100 Beetle Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Rear |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Steel Body |
| Production Years for Series | 1938 - 1980 |
| Price | $1,600-$2,400 |
| Combined MPG | 28.00 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 42.1 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 66 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.
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
4 Manual
| Production Figures | |
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1953 | 151,323 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 1-0499753 |
| Engine Number | 1-0584612 |
| Chassis Number | 10454494 |
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1952 Beetle 1100 | 1954 1200 Deluxe ![]() |


1952 Beetle 1100