These are standard specifications for the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 155302807
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Auction entries : 1
Features
Engine Location : | Rear |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel Body |
Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1980 |
Price : | $1,560-$2,050 |
Weight : | 1600 lbs | 725.748 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Opposed 4 | Light alloy finned cylinders; cast-iron cylinder liners | |
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Displacement : | 1191 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L. |
Power : | 40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 3900 RPM |
Torque : | 64 Ft-Lbs (87 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
Bore : | 3.0 in | 77 mm. |
Stroke : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
Compression : | 7.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Valvetrain : | 8 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
Solex 1-barrel carburetor |
4 Manual
Production Figures
Total Volkswagen Production for 1965 : | 1,174,687 |
1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 160.6 in | 4079 mm. |
Width : | 60.6 in | 1539 mm. |
Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.7 in | 1288 mm. |
Sunroof Sedan
Price : | $1,600 |
Weight : | 1600 lbs | 725.748 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 160.6 in | 4079 mm. |
Width : | 60.6 in | 1539 mm. |
Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.7 in | 1288 mm. |
Convertible Sedan
Chassis # 155302807
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Price : | $2,050 |
Weight : | 1700 lbs | 771.107 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 160.6 in | 4079 mm. |
Width : | 60.6 in | 1539 mm. |
Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.7 in | 1288 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Kingpins with transverse torsion bars and upper/lower trailing arms Rear : Swing axles with trailing arms and torsion bars |
Steering | |
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Worm and Sector |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 5.60x15 |
1965 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
Avg. Household Income : | $6,450 |
Avg. Home : | $13,600 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 has a length of 160.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 has a width of 60.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 cost when new?A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 cost approximately $1,560 to $2,050 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 have? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1965? A: Volkswagen produced 1,174,687 automobiles in 1965.Q: What engine did the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 have? A: The engine powering the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 was a Opposed 4 (1191 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 3900 RPM and 64 Ft-Lbs (87 NM) @ 2400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 have? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200?
How many 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 has a length of 160.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 has a width of 60.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 cost when new?A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 cost approximately $1,560 to $2,050 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 have? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1965? A: Volkswagen produced 1,174,687 automobiles in 1965.Q: What engine did the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 have? A: The engine powering the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 was a Opposed 4 (1191 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 3900 RPM and 64 Ft-Lbs (87 NM) @ 2400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 have? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. Volkswagen
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