1978 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1938 - 1980
Price :	$5,700
Weight :	2100 lbs \| 952.544 kg

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 4
Displacement :	1585 cc \| 96.7 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	48 BHP (35.328 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :	73 Ft-Lbs (99 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	2.7 in \| 69 mm.
Compression :	7.3:1
Main Bearings :	4
Electronic fuel injection

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1978 :	1,177,106
1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Dimension(s)

Convertible Sedan

Chassis # 1582002203
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Chassis # 1582038436
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	164.8 in \| 4186 mm.
Width :	62.4 in \| 1585 mm.
Height :	59.1 in \| 1501 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	54.9 in \| 1394 mm.
Rear Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson struts with coil springs Rear : Semi-trailing arms with torsion bars

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	165SR15

1978 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,000
Avg. Home :	$54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 164.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 62.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle had a base price of approximately $5,700 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle was a Convertible Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle had 165SR15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1978? A: Volkswagen produced 1,177,106 automobiles in 1978.

Q: What engine did the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 48 BHP (35.328 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 73 Ft-Lbs (99 NM) @ 2800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.