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Type 1
1970 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
1970
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 1
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series 7
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1500 Cabriolet
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
44 hp
Power (kW)
32 kW
Torque
100 Nm (74 lb-ft)
Top speed
123 km/h
(76 mph)
0–60 mph
21.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
23 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,030 mm
(158.7 in)
Width
1,550 mm
(61.0 in)
Height
1,500 mm
(59.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
870 kg
(1,918 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
1,493 cc
12 V
Battery Capacity
36 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
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.06 – 3.8 :1
2nd Gear
1.26 – 2.06 :1
3rd Gear
0.89 – 1.26 :1
4th Gear
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
277 mm
(10.9 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Torsion
Suspension, Front
Independent
Trailing Arm
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
10 – 11 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,316 mm
(51.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Turning Circle
11.1 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,230 kg
(2,712 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
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
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
0.89 :1
Final Drive
4.13 – 4.38 :1
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Cargo Capacity
260 – 360 kg
(573 – 794 lb)
Door Handles
Trigger
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
Cassette
Optional
Climate Control
Number of Climate Zones
1
Air Condition
Optional
Controls
Faders
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
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
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Colour
Black
Steering Wheel
Steering Ratio
14.34 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
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
8 of 10
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Series 7
1968–1970
Year
1970
Powertrain
1500 Cabriolet
Horsepower
44 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
