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Type 1
1972 Volkswagen Type 1
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
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Vehicle Details
Year
1972
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 1
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Series 4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1500 (MX) 1.5 H4 LC Manual
Power (hp)
40 hp
Power (kW)
29 kW
Top speed
120 km/h
(75 mph)
Displacement
1,492 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,030 mm
(158.7 in)
Height
1,500 mm
(59.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
780 kg
(1,720 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
83 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
69 mm
(2.7 in)
Compression Ratio
6.6 :1
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,316 mm
(51.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,160 kg
(2,557 lb)
Cargo Capacity
380 kg
(838 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
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
Type 1
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Type 1 Standard
1946–2004
Type 1 Sedan Generations
5 of 11
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Series 4
1960–1973
Year
1972
Powertrain
1500 (MX) 1.5 H4 LC Manual
Horsepower
40 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
