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Type 1
1974 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
1974
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 1
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Series 5
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Sedán (MX) 1.6 H4 LC Manual
Power (hp)
46 hp
Power (kW)
34 kW
Torque
100 Nm (74 lb-ft)
Top speed
127 km/h
(79 mph)
0–60 mph
19.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
20.5 seconds
Displacement
1,584 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,040 mm
(159.1 in)
Width
1,550 mm
(61.0 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
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
85.5 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
69 mm
(2.7 in)
Compression Ratio
6.6 :1
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
11 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Rear
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,200 kg
(2,646 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
6 of 11
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Series 5
1965–1976
Year
1974
Powertrain
Sedán (MX) 1.6 H4 LC Manual
Horsepower
46 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
