These are standard specifications for the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , Automatic
Chassis # 1132875332
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Chassis # 1132873900
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Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1980 |
| Price : | $2,300-$3,100 |
| Weight : | 1740 lbs | 789.251 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 46 HP (33.856 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.7 in | 69 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| 1-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1973 : | 1,128,784 |
| 1973 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Chassis # 1132875332
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 159.8 in | 4059 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 52.1 in | 1323 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.6 in | 1361 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,500 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 159.8 in | 4059 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 52.1 in | 1323 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.6 in | 1361 mm. |
Convertible Sedan
| Price : | $3,100 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 159.8 in | 4059 mm. |
| Width : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Height : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 52.1 in | 1323 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.6 in | 1361 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Transverse torsion bars with upper/lower trailing arms Rear : Independent with semi-trailing arms and torsion bars | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.00x15L |
Recall
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V257000 |
| Notes | VOLKSWAGEN CAMPAIGN NO BJ.SUPER BEETLE.INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS WEREAFFIXED WITH INCORRECT CHASSIS NUMBERS.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING CORRECTNUMBERED LABELS). |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V006000 |
| Notes | VOLKSWAGEN CAMPAIGN NO T-8/73.SUPER BEETLE MODEL 133.POSSIBILITY THAT THEREINFORCEMENT ELEMENT FOR FRONT BUMPER WAS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION.ALSO, THEMATERIAL THICKNESS OF THE REAR BUMPER WAS INADEQUATE.(CORRECTBY INSPECTINGAND REPLACE WITH PROPER BUMPERS.) |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730501 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V133000 |
| Notes | BEETLE AND SUPERBEETLE.POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE SEAT BELTRETRACTOR MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND THE BOLTS HOLDING THE MOUNTING BRACKET MAY NOTHAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.ALSO THE CONTACT IN THE SEAT BELTBUCKLE DESIGNED TO ACTIVATE THE WARNING SYSTEM MAY BE DEFECTIVE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE SEAT BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES). |
Data updated January 2023
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Volkswagen Beetle FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 159.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 61.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $2,300 to $3,100 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle had 6.00x15L tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1973? A: Volkswagen produced 1,128,784 automobiles in 1973.Q: What engine did the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 46 HP (33.856 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 159.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 61.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new?A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle cost approximately $2,300 to $3,100 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle had 6.00x15L tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1973? A: Volkswagen produced 1,128,784 automobiles in 1973.Q: What engine did the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 46 HP (33.856 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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