1958 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1938 - 1980
Price :	$1,555-$2,050
Weight :	1610 lbs \| 730.284 kg

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 4 \| Light finned cylinders; cast-iron cylinder liners
Displacement :	1191 cc \| 72.7 cu in. \| 1.2 L.
Power :	36 BHP (26.496 KW) @ 3700 RPM
Torque :	56 Ft-Lbs (76 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.0 in \| 77 mm.
Stroke :	2.5 in \| 64 mm.
Compression :	6.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Light Alloy block and head
Solex downdraft carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1958 :	451,526
1958 Volkswagen Beetle

Handling

1958 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$4,600
Avg. Home :	$12,750
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.25

1958 Volkswagen Beetle FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 160.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 60.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1958 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $1,555 to $2,050 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1958? A: Volkswagen produced 451,526 automobiles in 1958.

Q: What engine did the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1191 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 36 BHP (26.496 KW) @ 3700 RPM and 56 Ft-Lbs (76 NM) @ 2000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.