1963 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Engine LocationRear
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisUnitized steel
Production Years for Series1938 - 1980
Price$1,595.00
Weight1900 lbs | 861.8 kg

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number558 5068

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationO
Cylinders4
EngineLight alloy finned cylinders
Air-Cooled
Solid valve lifters
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement1192.00 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L.
ValvetrainOHV
Horsepower40.00 BHP (29.4 KW) @ 3900.00 RPM
Torque64.00 Ft-Lbs (86.8 NM) @ 2400.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio47.5 LB / HP
HP / Liter33.3 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio7.0:1
Main Bearings4
Engine Electronics6-volt electrical system
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
Fuel FeedCarburetor
Solex 1-barrel carburetor
BlockLight Alloy
HeadLight Alloy

Standard Transmission
Gears4
TransmissionManual