1963 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unitized steel
Production Years for Series :	1938 - 1980
Price :	$1,600-$2,100
Weight :	1600 lbs \| 725.748 kg

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 4 \| Light alloy finned cylinders
Displacement :	1192 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
Construction :	Light Alloy block and head
Solex 1-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1963 :	891,521
1963 Volkswagen Beetle

Dimension(s)

Sedan

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Chassis # 5279106
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	10.8 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	160.6 in \| 4079 mm.
Width :	62.4 in \| 1585 mm.
Height :	59.1 in \| 1501 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.

Convertible Sedan

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Chassis # 558 5068
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Chassis # 5430545
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Chassis # 5106625
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Exterior
Price :	$2,100
Weight :	1700 lbs \| 771.107 kg
Fuel Capacity :	10.8 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	160.6 in \| 4079 mm.
Width :	62.4 in \| 1585 mm.
Height :	59.1 in \| 1501 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.

Sunroof Sedan

Chassis # 5646797
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Chassis # 5494928
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Chassis # 5177094
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Exterior
Price :	$1,700
Weight :	1600 lbs \| 725.748 kg
Fuel Capacity :	10.8 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	160.6 in \| 4079 mm.
Width :	62.4 in \| 1585 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 Roller
Turns lock to lock :	2.60
Turning Circle :	9.6 m \| 377.991 in. \| 9600.971 mm.

1963 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,233
Avg. Household Income :	$5,807
Avg. Home :	$12,650
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.29

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 160.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 62.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $1,600 to $2,100 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1963? A: Volkswagen produced 891,521 automobiles in 1963.

Q: What engine did the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1192 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 1963 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.