1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1938 - 1980
Price :	$1,600-$2,090
Weight :	1570 lbs \| 712.14 kg

Performance

Top Speed :	72 mph \| 115.848 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 4 \| Light alloy finned cylinders; Cast-iron cylinder liners
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
Construction :	Light Alloy block and head
Solex 1-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1962 :	925,747
1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200

Handling

1962 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,125
Avg. Household Income :	$5,556
Avg. Home :	$12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.28

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Q: How fast is the 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 has a top speed of 72 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 has a length of 160.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 has a width of 60.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 cost when new?A: The 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 cost approximately $1,600 to $2,090 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200? A: The 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sunroof Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1962? A: Volkswagen produced 925,747 automobiles in 1962.

Q: What engine did the 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 have? A: The engine powering the 1962 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 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 have? A: The 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.