1965 Volkswagen Beetle
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
In 1965, the front axle was improved. The ongoing saga of incremental improvements received another chapter - A defroster vent was added to the center of the dashboard.
| Overview: | |
| Type | 1965 Volkswagen 1300 |
| Engine | rear-mounted, air-cooled four-cylinder engine in boxer format (horizontally opposed cylinders), Solex 28 PICT carburettor |
| Capacity | 1285 cc |
| Bore/stroke | 77 mm x 69 mm |
| Maximum power | 40 hp |
| Compression ratio | 7,3:1 |
| Transmission | fully synchronized four speed gearbox |
| Suspension front/rear | Independent, torsion bar |
| Braking | single circuit, hydraulic control, four drum brakes |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Acceleration | 0-100 km/h: 26,0 sec. |
| Fuel consumption | 10,1 liter/100 km |
| Rims / tires | 4,5Jx15 / 5,6x15 |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
| Track front/rear | 1316 mm / 1305 mm |
| Length | 4030 mm |
| Width | 1550 mm |
| Height | 1500 mm |
| Kerb weight | 820 kg |