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Type 1
1966 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
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1966
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 1
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series 6
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1300 Cabriolet 1.3 H4 LC Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
37 hp
Power (kW)
27 kW
Torque
87 Nm (64 lb-ft)
Top speed
122 km/h
(76 mph)
0–60 mph
26.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
28 seconds
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
840 kg
(1,852 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
Displacement
1,285 cc
6 V
Battery Capacity
66 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
45 A
Engine Configuration
Bore
77 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
69 mm
(2.7 in)
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
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
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
9.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,305 mm
(51.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Turning Circle
11.1 - 11.2 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,200 kg
(2,646 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Door Handles
Push Button
Interior
Equipment
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
Final Drive
4.38 :1
Reverse
4.63 :1
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Cargo Capacity
360 kg
(794 lb)
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
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Whip
Cabriolet Roof Opening
Manual
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Colour
Finish
Solid
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
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Steering Ratio
14.34 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
First Aid Kit
Optional
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Chest Airbag
Child Protection
Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger
No
Rear
Type 1
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Head Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Knee Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Curtain Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Center Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
No
Convertible
Variant
Type 1 Standard
1949–1979
Type 1 Convertible Generations
7 of 10
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Series 6
1966–1967
Year
1966
Powertrain
1300 Cabriolet 1.3 H4 LC Manual
Horsepower
37 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
