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Type 1
1950 Volkswagen Type 1
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1950
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 1
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series 1
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1100 Hebmüller Cabriolet 1.1 H4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
25 hp
Power (kW)
18 kW
Torque
67 Nm (49 lb-ft)
Top speed
105 km/h
(65 mph)
0–60 mph
47.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
50 seconds
Dimensions
Length
4,070 mm
(160.2 in)
Width
1,540 mm
(60.6 in)
Height
1,550 mm
(61.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
775 kg
(1,709 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
Displacement
1,131 cc
6 V
Battery Capacity
75 Ah
Engine Configuration
Bore
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
64 mm
(2.5 in)
Compression Ratio
5.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.6 :1
2nd Gear
2.07 :1
3rd Gear
1.25 :1
4th Gear
0.8 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Torsion
Suspension, Front
Independent
Trailing Arm
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Swing Axle
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
7.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,290 mm
(50.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,250 mm
(49.2 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Ground Clearance
220 mm
(8.7 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Interior
Steering Wheel
Steering Ratio
14.15 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
Final Drive
4.43 :1
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Gross Weight
1,110 kg
(2,447 lb)
Cargo Capacity
335 kg
(739 lb)
Door Handles
Swing-out
Rims & Tires
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
161
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Type 1
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Type 1 Standard
1949–1979
Type 1 Convertible Generations
1 of 10
Series 1
1949–1952
Year
1950
Powertrain
1100 Hebmüller Cabriolet 1.1 H4 Manual
Horsepower
25 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
