In 1971, Volkswagen introduced a Super Beetle, featuring a bigger trunk and a coil spring suspension. The car was promoted by Volkswagen as having 89 improvements, including a sixty-horsepower overhead-valve four-cylinder engine. There were new flow-through vent ports and chrome trim behind the side windows, and an updated front-lid shape. 
Convertible Sedan
View info and historyThe Beetle was sold as a two-door sedan, Sunroof sedan, or convertible. Pricing ranged from the low $1800s to $2400. The Beetle rested on a 94.5 inch platform while the Super Beetle grew to 95.3 inches. A four-speed manual gearbox was standard and there were drum brakes at all four corners.
by Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
Convertible Sedan
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by Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
Related Reading : Volkswagen Beetle History
The Beetle is perhaps the best-selling car of all time. Truly, a recognizable shape that has stood the test of time. The vehicle is still being produced in Mexico, continuing the long-time running record. Adolf Hitler was searching for a peoples car that was capable of transporting three children and two adults at speeds of sixty miles-per-hour. The car was to be inexpensive, costing the same....
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