1974 Volkswagen 412 2-Door 4MT
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Photo: VW 412 LE Variant Front by Robotriot, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen 412 2-door at Schaffen-Diest in 2015 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9605) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen 412 2-door rear three quarters by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VW 412 LE Variant Heck by Robotriot, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the 412 (1972–1974); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: VW 412 LE Variant Front by Robotriot, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen 412 2-door at Schaffen-Diest in 2015 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9605) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen 412 2-door rear three quarters by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW 412 LE Variant Heck by Robotriot, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1974 Volkswagen 412 2-Door 4MT is a 1.8-liter flat-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
The 412 measures 180.4 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,249 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L air-cooled OHV flat-4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, pushrod |
| Bore and Stroke | 93 x 66 |
| Injection Type | Bosch fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, control arms, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Trailing wishbone, coil springs |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.4 in |
| Width | 65.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,249 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 45% / 55% |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1974 Volkswagen 412.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.