1961 Volkswagen Beetle
1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200
1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (front)
1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (side)
1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 (rear)
A gas gauge was added in July of 1961.
| Overview: | |
| Type | 1961 Volkswagen 1200 |
| Engine | rear-mounted, air-cooled four-cylinder engine in boxer format (horizontally opposed cylinders), met Solex 28 PICT carburettor |
| Capacity | 1192 cc |
| Bore/stroke | 77 mm x 64 mm |
| Maximum power | 30 hp at 3800 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 7,3:1 |
| Transmission | 4-speed |
| Suspension front/rear | Independent, torsion bar |
| Braking | single circuit, hydraulic control, four drum brakes |
| Top speed | 115 km/h |
| Acceleration | 0-100 km/h: 37,0 sec. |
| Fuel consumption | 8,9 liter/100 km |
| Rims / tires | 4,5Jx15 / 5,6x15 |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
| Track front/rear | 1308 mm / 1349 mm |
| Length | 4060 mm |
| Width | 1550 mm |
| Height | 1500 mm |
| Kerb weight | 760 kg |