 1958 Beetle | 1960 Beetle  |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1959 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Rear |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Steel Body |
| Production Years for Series | 1938 - 1980 |
| Coach Work | Karmann |
| Price | $1,550-$2,730 |
| Weight | 1600 lbs | 725.748 kg |
Light alloy finned cylinders; cast-iron cylinder liners
Engine Type : O4 1192 cv |
36 BHP (26.496 KW) @ 3700 RPM
56 Ft-Lbs (76 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.0 in | 77 mm.
Stroke : 2.5 in | 64 mm.
Engine Type : O4 1192 cv |
36 BHP (26.496 KW) @ 3700 RPM
56 Ft-Lbs (76 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.0 in | 77 mm.
Stroke : 2.5 in | 64 mm.
Transmission:
4 Manual
4 Manual
| Production Figures | |
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1959 | 575,407 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 2453210 |
| Chassis Number | 5557478 |
 1959
Volkswagen
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