These are standard specifications for the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 1445285
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Chassis # 1508035
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Chassis # 1421640
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Chassis # 1372973
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Chassis # 1473718
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Chassis # 1495719
Engine # 1638808
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Chassis # 1368011
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Chassis # 1359682
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Chassis # 14676143
Engine # 1763819
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Chassis # 1371341
Engine # 1648450
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Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1980 |
| Price : | $1,500-$2,000 |
| Weight : | 1610 lbs | 730.284 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | Light alloy finned cylinders; cast-iron cylinder liners | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1192 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 : | 4 |
| Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
| Solex downdraft carburetor | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1957 : | 380,561 |
| 1957 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Chassis # 1445285
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Chassis # 1508035
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Chassis # 1421640
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Chassis # 1372973
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Chassis # 1473718
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Chassis # 1495719
Engine # 1638808
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Chassis # 1368011
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 160.2 in | 4069 mm. |
| Width : | 60.6 in | 1539 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.8 in | 1290 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.2 in | 1250 mm. |
Sedan with Sunroof
Chassis # 1359682
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| Price : | $1,580 |
| Weight : | 1610 lbs | 730.284 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 160.2 in | 4069 mm. |
| Width : | 60.6 in | 1539 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Convertible Sedan
Chassis # 14676143
Engine # 1763819
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Chassis # 1371341
Engine # 1648450
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| Price : | $2,000 |
| Weight : | 1765 lbs | 800.591 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 160.2 in | 4069 mm. |
| Width : | 60.6 in | 1539 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Kingpins with transverse torsion bars and upper/lower trailing arms Rear : Swing axles with trailing arms and torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Nut |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.60x15 |
1957 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Volkswagen Beetle FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 160.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 60.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $1,500 to $2,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sedan with Sunroof.Q: What tires did the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1957? A: Volkswagen produced 380,561 automobiles in 1957.Q: What engine did the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1192 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 1957 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle?
How many 1957 Volkswagen Beetle were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 160.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 60.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $1,500 to $2,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sedan with Sunroof.Q: What tires did the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1957? A: Volkswagen produced 380,561 automobiles in 1957.Q: What engine did the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1192 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 1957 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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