These are standard specifications for the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
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 | |
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)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle?
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 Volkswagen Beetle?
How many 1958 Volkswagen Beetle were produced?
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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. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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