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Volkswagen introduced an external fuel filler flap, eliminating the need to open the front bonnet for refuelling. [159] In September 1967, the 1500 Beetle was introduced. Its engine displacement was approximately 1.5 litres (1,493 cc), its power output was 32 kW (44 PS) and featured a three-speed semi-automatic transmission. [160]
This recently fixed-up cream puff would make an excellent and relatively low-cost entry to vintage-car ownership.
1285 cc Single port 1966, type 1, beetle only. With Higher compression, it developed 50 bhp. It was a problematic engine, and so only used in the North American market in type 2 vehicles for model year 1966. 1966 Volkswagen Beetle (Europe, North America) 1966-70 Volkswagen Beetle (Europe, Non-USA) 1966 Type 2 (North America)
A 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, produced in Puebla City. Note the "VW 1500" badge. On October 23, 1967, the first Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line at the Puebla plant. In mid-1968, a new 1500 cc engine was introduced, replacing the previous 1200 cc engine.
By 1960 sheet metal panels were being pressed at Clayton and by 1967 the engine and most components were being produced there. [1] In 1967 Volkswagen Australia developed a unique model, the Country Buggy, which used components from the Beetle and the Kombi. [2] Due to falling sales the operation reverted to assembly only in 1968. [1]
Even though still based on a VW Beetle chassis, the GT II was a much more sophisticated vehicle than the earlier GT. [12] New features included true gull-wings doors with frames, sliding safety glass in the doors and interior door releases with gas struts, a lower sill to ease ingress and egress, improved bumpers and steel reinforcing in the roof.
The Volkswagen Beetle, or the "Bug" as it is nick-named, was one of the earliest types of vehicles to compete in desert racing, and the heritage of the Bug continues in several different classes. Class 5 was originally the class which allowed the most modification of a stock Volkswagen for racing, and this was given the "unlimited" designation.
The first Porsche car, the Porsche 64 of 1938, used many components from the Volkswagen Beetle. The 1948 Porsche 356 continued using many Volkswagen components, including a tuned engine, gearbox and suspension. The two companies continued their collaboration in 1969 to make the VW-Porsche 914 and Porsche 914-6. (The 914-6 had a 6-cylinder ...