These are standard specifications for the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1980 |
| Coach Work : | Karmann |
| Price : | $1,840-$2,750 |
| Weight : | 1780 lbs | 807.394 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 60 BHP (44.16 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.7 in | 69 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| 1-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1971 : | 1,128,784 |
| 1971 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Sedan
| Price : | $1,980 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,100 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,400 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Karmann-Ghia Coupe by Karmann
| Coachwork : | Karmann |
| Price : | $2,580 |
| Weight : | 1870 lbs | 848.218 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
| Width : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.3 in | 1354 mm. |
Karmann-Ghia Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $2,750 |
| Weight : | 1890 lbs | 857.29 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
| Width : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 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 : | 5.60x15 |
Recall
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V030000 |
| Notes | VOLKSWAGON CAMPAIGN NO N/A.SUPER BEETLE.POSSIBILITY THAT S LOTTED NUTS ONOUTER LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD ENDS CONNECTING ST EERING KNUCKLES WEREINSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.(CORRECT BY RETO RQUING NUTS TO 22 FT.LBS.) |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V121000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT BRAKE HOSE LEADING FROM MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO RESERVOIR MAYNOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING THE REASSEMBLY WHERENECESSARY.) POSSIBILITY THAT GAS TANK FILLER CAP DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT INFILLER NECK.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V029000 |
| Notes | VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CIRCULAR NO T-205/70.SUPER BEETLE.POSSI BILITY THATSUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING ON SIDE PANEL WAS INCORR ECTLY WELDED DURINGPRODUCTION.IF WELD FAILS, COULD LOOSEN S USPENSION STRUT AND CAUSE LOSS OFSTEERING.(CORRECT BY INSTA LLING MODIFIED PANELS.) |
Data updated January 2023
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1971 Volkswagen Beetle FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has wheelbase sizes of 94.50 and 95.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has lengths of 158.60-, 161.80-, 163.00-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has widths of 61.00-, 62.40-, 64.30-inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $1,840 to $2,750 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Karmann-Ghia Convertible Coupe, Karmann-Ghia Coupe, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1971? A: Volkswagen produced 1,128,784 automobiles in 1971.Q: What engine did the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 60 BHP (44.16 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has wheelbase sizes of 94.50 and 95.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has lengths of 158.60-, 161.80-, 163.00-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has widths of 61.00-, 62.40-, 64.30-inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $1,840 to $2,750 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Karmann-Ghia Convertible Coupe, Karmann-Ghia Coupe, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1971? A: Volkswagen produced 1,128,784 automobiles in 1971.Q: What engine did the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 60 BHP (44.16 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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