1972 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1938 - 1980
Price :	$1,845-$2,400
Weight :	1786 lbs \| 810.116 kg

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 4
Displacement :	1585 cc \| 96.7 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	2.7 in \| 69 mm.
Compression :	7.7:1
Main Bearings :	4

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1972 :	1,128,784
Total 1972 Beetle production :	1,284,928
1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Chassis # 1122316188
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	158.6 in \| 4028 mm.
Width :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Height :	59.1 in \| 1501 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	51.6 in \| 1311 mm.
Rear Track :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.

Super Beetle

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Chassis # 1122826537
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Auction entries : 1

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Exterior
Price :	$2,000
Weight :	1874 lbs \| 850.032 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Length :	161.8 in \| 4110 mm.
Width :	62.4 in \| 1585 mm.
Height :	59.1 in \| 1501 mm.
Wheelbase :	95.3 in \| 2421 mm.
Front Track :	54.3 in \| 1379 mm.
Rear Track :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.

Sunroof Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,075
Weight :	1786 lbs \| 810.116 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	158.6 in \| 4028 mm.
Width :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Height :	59.1 in \| 1501 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	51.6 in \| 1311 mm.
Rear Track :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.

Convertible Sedan

Chassis # 1522014367
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,400
Weight :	1890 lbs \| 857.29 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	158.6 in \| 4028 mm.
Width :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Height :	59.1 in \| 1501 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	51.6 in \| 1311 mm.
Rear Track :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Transverse torsion bars with upper/lower trailing arms Rear : Independent with semi-trailing arms and torsion bars

Steering
Worm and Roller

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	5.60 x 15

1972 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,800
Avg. Home :	$27,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has wheelbase sizes of 94.50 and 95.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has lengths of 158.60 and 161.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has width of 61.00 and 62.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $1,845 to $2,400 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan, Super Beetle.

Q: What tires did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle had 5.60 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1972? A: Volkswagen produced 1,128,784 automobiles in 1972.

Q: How many 1972 Beetles were produced? A: Volkswagen produced 1,284,928 examples of the Beetle in 1972.

Q: What engine did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.