1970 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Rear
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1938 - 1980
Price : $1,840-$2,250
Weight : 1800 lbs | 816.466 kg
Top Speed : 82 mph | 131.938 km/h
Opposed 4 | light alloy finned cylinders; cast iron cylinder liners
Displacement : 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.
Power : 57 BHP (41.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 85 mm.
Stroke : 2.7 in | 69 mm.
Compression : 7.5:1
Main Bearings : 4
Construction : Light Alloy block and head
Ignition system :single barrel carb
Transmission:
4 Manual

Total Volkswagen Production for 1970 : 1,193,853
1970 Volkswagen Beetle
1970 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $3,900
Avg. Household Income : $9,350
Avg. Home : $23,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.36
Total Car Production : 8,283,949

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Q: How fast is the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Beetle has a top speed of 82 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 158.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 61.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1970 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $1,840 to $2,250 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1970? A: Volkswagen produced 1,193,853 automobiles in 1970.

Q: What engine did the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 57 BHP (41.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.

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