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1958 Volkswagen Type 1

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1958
Make: Volkswagen
Model

Type 1

Body Style

Convertible

Generation

Series 3

Seats

4

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1200 Cabriolet Manual
Engine Configuration: Flat
Power (hp): 30 hp
Power (kW): 22 kW
Torque: 75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
Top speed: 112 km/h (70 mph)
0–60 mph: 36.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 38 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length: 4,070 mm (160.2 in)
Width: 1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Height: 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Curb weight: 800 kg (1,764 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 3,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Engine Oil, Volume: 2.5 litres

Car Battery

Voltage

1,192 cc

6 V

Battery Capacity

66 Ah

Engine Configuration

Bore: 77 mm (3.0 in)
Stroke: 64 mm (2.5 in)
Compression Ratio: 6.6 :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: 1.88 :1
3rd Gear: 1.23 :1
4th Gear: 0.82 :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
Live Axle: Yes

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: 7.3 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: 155 mm (6.1 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars: A
Body Material: Steel

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Door Handles: Swing-out

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Connectivity

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Subcompact Car/Economy Car
European Segment: C-Segment
Car.info Classification: Small Family Car

Volkswagen emblem

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

Reverse

4.63 :1

Rear Brakes

Diameter: 230 mm (9.1 in)

Gross Weight

1,160 kg (2,557 lb)

Cargo Capacity

360 kg (794 lb)

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Folding: Manual
House Colour: Aluminium
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side: Flat

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Manual

Other Equipment

Air Intakes: 1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes: 1

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen

Colour

Finish: Solid

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 205
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 161
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Rim Material: Steel
Rim Colour: Black
Rim Type: Disc Wheel

FM

Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Lockable

Other Equipment

Carpets: Optional

Steering Wheel

Material: Plastic
Steering Ratio: 14.15 :1
Steering Mechanism: Worm and Sector

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Front Trunk: Yes

Design

Colour: Grey

Colour

Beige: Optional
Black: Optional
Brown: Optional
Silver: Optional
White: Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes

Second Seat Row

Collapsible: Manual
Number of Seats

Type 1

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Spare Wheel

Yes

2

Type of Seat

Adult

Second Seat Row › Collapsible

Split Fold Ratio: No Split

Convertible

Variant

Type 1 Standard1949–1979

Type 1 Convertible Generations4 of 10

Year

Powertrain

1200 Cabriolet Manual

Horsepower

30 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed