1975 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 4MT
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Photo: Volkswagen Beetle convertible front by Wagon Master Johnson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen Beetle from Morocco by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Beetle Cabriolet (1949–1980); trim, color, and model year may differ.
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- Photo: Volkswagen Beetle convertible front by Wagon Master Johnson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Beetle from Morocco by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1975 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 4MT is a 1.6-liter flat-4 convertible with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
The Beetle Convertible measures 164.8 inches long on a 95.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L air-cooled OHV flat-4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, pushrod |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, wishbones, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, torsion bars |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 29.5 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Drum, dual circuit |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, dual circuit |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 4.5J x 15 |
| Wheels Rear | 4.5J x 15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 164.8 in |
| Width | 62.4 in |
| Height | 59.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
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