Als das ovale Heckfenster im August 1957 dem größeren “Rechteckfenster” wich wurde auch die Fensterfläche der Frontscheibe vergrößert. Volkswagen Beetle-style bodies are fitted to space frame racing chassis, and are used in the Uniroyal Fun Cup, which includes the longest continuous motor-race in the world, the 25 Hours of Spa. Barényi's thesis anticipated the key design principles of the VW in 1925/1926. 1961 - 1965 Volkswagen Käfer 1200 (07) The Volkswagen Type 1 is an economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen (VW) from 1938 until 2003. The Hebmüller cabriolet (officially Type 14A), a sporty two-seater, was built between 1949 and 1953; it numbered 696. Volkswagen do Brasil engaged in some string pulling in the early sixties when a law requiring taxis to have four doors and five seats was being considered. ")—From: Niemann: Barényi's thesis anticipated the key design principles of the VW in 1925/1926. The Super Beetle Sun Bug included a sliding-steel sunroof. Power crept up to 43 kW (58 PS; 58 hp), from 50 PS. [27] Hence the name, which is literally "people's car" in German, pronounced [ˈfɔlksvaːɡən]). German car production was set at a maximum of 10 percent of the 1936 car production numbers. 1942 wurde zusätzlich dazu der Typ 87 produziert, eine allradgetriebene Limousine mit großen Geländereifen und zusätzlichem Geländegang. Brazilian CKD kits were shipped to Nigeria between 1975 and 1987 where Beetles were locally assembled. Wie schon fünf Jahre zuvor konstruierten die Volkswageningenieure den Tank um und konnten diesmal das Kofferraumvolumen von 85 auf 140 Liter erhöhen. Januar wird der Käfer nicht mehr in Deutschland produziert, sondern kommt per Schiff aus Mexiko. A limited-edition Commemorative model was launched in celebration of the Beetle's passing the record of the Ford Model T as the world's most-produced automobile. [47] Allied dismantling policy changed in late 1946 to mid-1947, although heavy industry continued to be dismantled until 1951. 60->85 Inklusive … An engine oil cooler (located in the engine fan's shroud) ensured optimal engine operating temperature and long engine life, optimized by a thermostat that bypassed the oil cooler when the engine was cold. In addition, the 2-speed ventilation fan was included, previously available in North America only on the larger Beetle. jens.lilienthal has uploaded 17646 photos to Flickr. VW Käfer 1200 Mex. [86] Production continued until 1986. Volkswagen's takeover of Auto Union in 1964 saw 60,000 cars per year[84] being produced on the Audi assembly lines in Ingolstadt until 1971. [59] The final batch of 3,000 Beetles were sold as 2004 models and badged as the Última Edición, with whitewall tires, a host of previously discontinued chrome trim, and the choice of two special paint colors taken from the New Beetle. Various cars and designs have each claimed to have been the original "influencers" of Porsche's Volkswagen concept. [28] Both 704cc and 984cc air-cooled engines were fitted in these early units. Die Unterscheidungen in Standard und Exportmodell gibt es nicht mehr. Several Japanese vehicles were introduced after the Beetle was sold in Japan, using an air-cooled engine and rear mounting of the engine, such as the Subaru 360, or an engine installed in the front, like the Honda N360, the Suzuki Fronte, and the Mitsubishi Minica. Datenschutz. [24], In the 1999 Car of the Century competition, to determine the world's most influential car in the 20th century, the Type 1 came fourth, after the Ford Model T, the Mini, and the Citroën DS.[25]. Service. In general, water in radiators would freeze unless the vehicle was kept in a heated building overnight or drained and refilled each morning. The Beetle Challenge is a UK-based circuit racing championship for classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetles. These models have the larger windshield, rear window, door and quarter glass starting in 1972; and the rear window from 1965 to 1971 German built models was used on the Mexican models from 1972 to 1985, when it was replaced with the larger rear window used on 1972 and later German built Beetles. In March 1947, Herbert Hoover helped change policy by stating, There is the illusion that the New Germany left after the annexations can be reduced to a "pastoral state". Das Jahr 1978 war für den 1200er ein einschneidendes Jahr ab dem 19. In 1979, VW offered an Epilogue Edition of the convertible in triple black with features similar to the 1978 Champagne Edition. The logs were converted into combustible gases using pyrolysis gas producers located under the front hood, so the car could retain its carbureted Otto engine. In 1994, Volkswagen unveiled the Concept One, a "retro"-themed concept car with a resemblance to the original Beetle, and in 1998 introduced the "New Beetle", built on the contemporary Golf platform with styling recalling the original Type 1. These can be seen in the documentary movie Dust to Glory. This last Beetle, nicknamed El Rey (Spanish for "The King" after a legendary Mexican song by José Alfredo Jiménez) was delivered to the company's museum in Wolfsburg, Germany. 5 mph (8.0 km/h) bumper-equipped North American models retained fender-top front indicators. Art. (The average weekly income was then around 32RM.)[33]. For North America, the 1500 cc engine was enlarged to 1600 cc engine and produced 57 hp (43 kW; 58 PS). We don't change a car for the sake of change.'"[64]. Its engine, transmission, and cylinder heads were constructed of light alloy. [29] Barényi also successfully sued Volkswagen for copyright infringement in 1955, whereby his contribution to the creation of the VW Type 1 was legally acknowledged. Hinten integrierte man sie in die Rücklichtgehäuse. [96] The rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout was a challenge for effective air cooling, and during development of the much larger V8 engined Tatra 77 in 1933 Tatra registered numerous patents related to air flow into the rear engine compartment. A pressure valve in the connecting hose closed airflow to the fluid reservoir if spare tire pressure fell below 30 psi (2.1 bar), which was above the recommended pressures for the road tires. Several features from the Super Beetle were grafted onto the South African Beetle 1600S, such as curved windshield, new dashboard, and larger taillights, while retaining the Beetle chassis and mechanicals. [83] Today, Colborne Garages still hold the Volkswagen franchises for Guildford and Walton-on-Thames. Volkswagen made only two of these naturally aspirated, air-cooled boxer diesel engines, and installed one engine in a Type 1 and another in a Type 2. Volkswagen had only just started small scale production, building about 210 Beetles, when civilian production was halted at the start of the war. Ford displayed the show car at the 1933–34 Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago as the "Briggs Dream Car". 50 Jahre. Scale 1:18 is already appr. From 1961 (and almost exclusively in Europe),[65] VW offered an optional version of the Saxomat semi-automatic transmission: a regular 4-speed manual transaxle coupled to an electromagnetic clutch with a centrifugal clutch used for idle. Starting in 1995, the Mexican Beetle included front disc brakes, an alternator instead of a generator, and front automatic seat belts. In the Southwest US (Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas), Mexican Beetles (and some Brazilian T2c Transporters) are a fairly common sight since Mexican nationals can legally operate the vehicle in the United States, provided the cars remain registered in Mexico. The Volkswagen Beetle—officially the Volkswagen Type 1, informally in German the Käfer (meaning "beetle"), in parts of the English-speaking world the Bug, and known by many other nicknames in other languages—is a two-door, rear-engine economy car, intended for five occupants (later, Beetles were restricted to four people in some countries), that was manufactured and marketed by German automaker Volkswagen (VW) from 1938 until 2003. Due to the thickness of the top, it remained quite tall when folded. Each car included the 1.6 engine, whitewall tires, a CD player with four speakers, chrome bumpers, trim, hub caps and exterior mirrors, a Wolfsburg emblem above the front trunk's handle, an all-cloth interior, chrome glove box badge, body coloured wheels, tinted glass, a rear parcel shelf, and VW Última Edición plaque. The Brazilian-produced versions have been sold in neighboring South American nations bordering Brazil, including Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. In between the two top layers was 1 in (25 mm) of insulation. Am 15. [108][109], This article is about the original Volkswagen Beetle. An engine compartment socket for the proprietary VW Diagnosis system was also introduced. North America received the 1500 engine as standard equipment, but did not receive front disc brakes. Das letzte Sondermodell soll an die “guten alten Zeiten” erinnern. VW Beetle in part-restored condition with a lot of old original parts. [86] By the mid-sixties, the cars had 99.93% Brazilian parts content, with four German parts of a combined value of about one US dollar still being imported. Ein Jahr später wechselt das große Faltdach seinen Platz mit dem neuen Stahlkurbeldach. [100][101] At Briggs, a Detroit-based manufacturer of automobile bodies for Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Corporation and other U.S. and European automobile manufacturers, Tjaarda was developing a radical car for Ford to use as a new Lincoln. At the end of the 1960s, Vee Beetle engine output on a single carburetor would reach up to 70 BHP; top speeds would gradually rise to nearly 200 km/h (124 mph). [67] He had also dined numerous times with Ledwinka. This was due to the limited size of the market and the costs involved in retooling. In 2013 the Gilder Group was acquired by JCT600. After a number of stylistic and technical alterations made to the Karmann cabriolet,[68] (corresponding to the many changes VW made to the Beetle throughout its history), the last of 331,847 cabriolets came off the production line on 10 January 1980. Both Hitler and Porsche were influenced by the Tatras. [23] In 1959 even General Motors launched an air-cooled, rear-engined car, the Chevrolet Corvair—which even shared the Beetle's flat engine and swing axle architecture. It also featured a similar central structural tunnel found in the Beetle. [44][28] Except for two military prototype units, these KdF sedans were allocated to military officers as personal cars. (H e c h o e n México) Back to top: Aircooleddizzy Samba Member Joined: April 16, 2019 Posts: 2 Location: Derbyshire : Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 3:25 am Post subject: Re: Official Mexican / Brazilian Beetles - … Later models featured an automatic choke. [76] A ventilation system was introduced, which drew fresh air into the cabin from louvres on the front decklid. The convertible was now based on the 1302 body. To make up for the loss in North American markets, the standard Beetle was upgraded, regaining some of the features that were removed in 1971. A Schrader valve located on the washer fluid tank allowed the system to be charged at a filling station to the recommended 35 psi (2.4 bar).[73]. The "Volkswagen" script on the engine lid of all North American Beetles was replaced with a "Fuel Injection" badge. Door windows increased accordingly by 6% (and door vent window edges were canted slightly back), rear side windows 17.5%, and the rear window 19.5%. Hand! Service - VW Käfer Startseite. Käfer D Motor anzubieten. As Autobahn speeds increased in the postwar years, its output was boosted to 36, then 40 hp, the configuration that lasted through 1966 and became the "classic" Volkswagen motor. During this period, myriad changes were made throughout the vehicle beginning with the availability of hydraulic brakes and a folding fabric sunroof in 1950. Feel the pleasant athmosphere... 07. These included several hundred Kommandeurswagen (Typ 87), with a Typ 1 Beetle body mounted on the rugged chassis of the four-wheel drive Typ 86 Kübelwagen prototype, and fitted with portal axle and a Schwimmwagen drive train, with wider fenders., to accommodate oversize Kronprinz all-terrain tires (reminiscent of the later Baja Bugs). [97] The use of Tatra's patented air cooling designs later became one of ten issues for which Tatra filed suit against VW. Hitler saw the car in 1933 at an auto show. In 1971 Ford introduced its Pinto, which had some market impact as a low cost alternative in the wake of the drop of the US Dollar against the Deutsche Mark that same year. All Beetles received an engine upgrade: the optional 1500 cc engine was replaced by a 1600 cc with twin-port cylinder heads and a larger, relocated oil cooler. As part of this, in the Industrial plans for Germany, the rules for which industry Germany was to be allowed to retain were set out. Today the Standard Beetles are very rare compared to the deluxe Beetles. VW announced the end of production in June 2003, citing decreasing demand, and the final original Type 1 VW Beetle (No. )[31], The "People's Car" would be available to citizens of Germany through a savings scheme, or Sparkarte (savings booklet),[32] at 990 Reichsmark, about the price of a small motorcycle. The vehicles were assembled in a former tram depot at 162 Shelbourne Road in Ballsbridge. The engine remained at 1,192 cc (1.2 L; 72.7 cu in) but the power increased to 40 bhp (41 PS; 30 kW) at 3900 rpm and 88 N⋅m (65 lb⋅ft) at 2400 rpm of torque[72] primarily due to an increase in compression ratio to 7.1:1. Nur 1000 Mal gebaut. Production in Brazil ended in 1986, then started again in 1993 and continued until 1996. In mid-1996, front drum brakes and fixed front seat belts were re-launched in a new budget version called the "Volkswagen Sedán City", which was sold alongside the upscale version "Volkswagen Sedán Clásico" which had front disc brakes, automatic seat belts, right side mirror, velour upholstery, optional metallic colors and wheel covers in matte finish (also found on some 1980s Beetles and Buses). 1200 Motor 30PS bis 07.65 : Motorleistung in PS: 30 bei 3400 U/min: Motorleistung in KW: 22 bei 3400 U/min: Motordrehmoment maximal in Nm: 75,5 bei 2000 U/min: Zylinderbohrungsdurchmesser: 77 mm: Kolbenhub: 64 mm: Motorhubraum rechnerisch: 1192 cm 3: Verdichtung: 6,6: Oktanzahlbedarf: 84 ROZ: [62], The Beetle featured a rear-located, rear-wheel drive, air-cooled four-cylinder, boxer engine in a two-door bodywork featuring a flat front windscreen, accommodating four passengers and providing luggage storage under the front bonnet and behind the rear seat—and offering a coefficient of drag of 0.48;[63] to this relatively good Cd, the also streamlined rear of the car was of help. In 1970, a new "L" (Luxus) Package was introduced including, among other items, twin map pockets, dual rear ashtrays, full carpeting, a passenger-side visor vanity mirror, and rubber bumper moldings. Engines must be based on a Type 1 case, with no electronic fuel injection or ignition and no forced induction, with an unlimited capacity. Durch den günstigeren Einstiegspreis gegenüber der anderen Modelle trug der Zwölfhunderter nunmehr den Beinamen Sparkäfer. VW Typ 181. Similar to the Big Beetle of 1974, La Grande Bug was available in blue or green metallic paint in the U.S. and blue, green or gold metallic in Canada and was equipped with the same features as the 1974 Sun Bug. Other ads also had the same nostalgic tone. Die Baujahre zuvor nennt man heute in der Käferszene Dickholmer. The Beetle is nearly airtight and will briefly float.[42]. Beetles were used in the Trans-Am Series for the two-litre class from 1966 to 1967 and again in 1972. : 131 405 131. The convertible was offered in a "triple white" Champagne Edition in Alpine White with white top and interior with the padded deluxe steering wheel, tiger maple wood-grain dash trim and 4.5 in (110 mm) wide sport wheels. The Type 32 was similar in design to the Type 12, but it had a flat-four engine. [87] The Fusca proceeded to have a long career as a taxi in urban Brazil. Bright window and running board moldings disappeared, along with the day/night mirror, horn ring, map pocket, locking glove box and miscellaneous other items. Typ 14 Karmann Ghia - ab 8/65. This new rear suspension layout would eventually become an option on later models. In addition, the lower corners of the door apertures had welded-in curved gussets, and the doors had secondary alignment wedges at the B-pillar. The North American model had body-color deck lids and was available in Marathon Blue Metallic in addition to Saturn Yellow. The limited-edition GSR (Gelb-Schwarzer Renner; German for "Yellow-Black Racer") was a 1303 S available only in Saturn Yellow paint equipped with special 5.5 in (140 mm) wide sport wheels fitted with 175/70-15 Pirelli Cinturato CN36 high-performance radial tires. In original 1,200 cc Formula Vee spec, upgrades to the cars would only be allowed sparsely, so that the wheels, tires and engines didn't differ very much from the original Beetle. [67][98] The Tatra 97 of 1936 had a 1,749 cc, rear-located, rear-wheel drive, air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine. German production of the Beetle took place initially at the parent Wolfsburg plant until the Golf's introduction in 1974, later expanding to the newer Emden and Hanover plants. Another depicted the rear end of a 1954 Beetle (the year Volkswagen was established in Mexico) in the left side of the ad, reading "Erase una vez..." (Once upon a time...) and the last 2003 Beetle in the right side, reading "Fin" (The end). Some of the Mexican Beetles have been registered in the United States since the 1998 NHTSA amendment granting the 25-year cutoff where it (and its Brazilian counterpart including the T2C) can be legally registered in any of the 50 states (this means a 1995 or earlier Mexican Beetle as of 2020 can be registered under the current NHTSA 25-year cutoff exemption). In occupied Germany, the Allies followed the Morgenthau plan to remove all German war potential by complete or partial pastoralization. 1971. [20] The engine had to be powerful enough for sustained cruising on Germany's Autobahnen. It cannot be done unless we exterminate or move 25,000,000 people out of it. Around 2000, worldwide Vee racing had re-established itself as a 1,200/1,300 cc beginner class with wingless cars and VW engines outputting about 60 bhp (45 kW; 61 PS), but incorporating more modern chassis and tyres. During World War II, the factory primarily built the Kübelwagen (Typ 82), the Schwimmwagen (Typ 166), and a handful of other light wheeled vehicles, all mechanically derived from the Typ 1, for the Wehrmacht.