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Type 1
1963 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
Features
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1963
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 1
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series 4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1200 Cabriolet 1.2 H4
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
34 hp
Power (kW)
25 kW
Torque
82 Nm (60 lb-ft)
Top speed
115 km/h
(71 mph)
0–60 mph
31.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
33 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
820 kg
(1,808 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 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
7 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.8 :1
2nd Gear
2.06 :1
3rd Gear
1.32 :1
4th Gear
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
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
Trailing Arm
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Swing Axle
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Reserve Tank Capacity
5 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,305 mm
(51.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,288 mm
(50.7 in)
Turning Circle
11.2 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,170 kg
(2,579 lb)
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
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
0.89 :1
Final Drive
4.38 :1
Reverse
4.63 :1
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Cargo Capacity
350 kg
(772 lb)
Door Handles
Swing-out
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Aluminium
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Card Holder
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Bottom of the Doors
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
14.15 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Type 1
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Antenna
Whip
Cabriolet Roof Opening
Manual
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Convertible
Variant
Type 1 Standard
1949–1979
Type 1 Convertible Generations
5 of 10
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Series 4
1961–1964
Year
1963
Powertrain
1200 Cabriolet 1.2 H4
Horsepower
34 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
