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Type 3
1963 Volkswagen Type 3
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
LCV
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 3
Body Style
LCV
Generation
Series 1
Seats
2
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1500 Panel Van IP 1.5 H4 LC Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
41 hp
Power (kW)
30 kW
Top speed
130 km/h
(81 mph)
0–60 mph
23.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
24.5 seconds
Displacement
1,493 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,225 mm
(166.3 in)
Width
1,605 mm
(63.2 in)
Height
1,465 mm
(57.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
920 kg
(2,028 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
6 V
Battery Capacity
77 Ah
Engine Configuration
Bore
83 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
69 mm
(2.7 in)
Compression Ratio
7.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
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
0.89 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
248 mm
(9.8 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
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
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Yes
General › Charging Socket Position
Front
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
10 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,310 mm
(51.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,450 kg
(3,197 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV (Panel Van)
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Steering Wheel
Steering Ratio
14.9 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
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
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Final Drive
4.13 :1
Reverse
3.88 :1
248 mm
(9.8 in)
Cargo Capacity
530 kg
(1,168 lb)
LCV Specific
Cargo Space › Depth
L1
1,670 mm
(65.7 in)
Cargo Space
Space Width
1,220 mm
(48.0 in)
Door Handles
Push Button
Trunk
Front Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Front Trunk
Volume
185 litres
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Type 3
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
LCV
Variant
Type 3 Standard
1962–1973
Type 3 LCV Generations
1 of 6
Series 1
1962–1963
Year
1963
Powertrain
1500 Panel Van IP 1.5 H4 LC Manual
Horsepower
41 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
LCV
RWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
