1975 Volkswagen Beetle Standard 4MT
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- Photo: VW-Cox-Cabrio-napolitaine-devant-le-Palazzo-Tomati-(XVIIIs)-41-Via-Gregoriana-Roma-arriere-byMmeRundvald-08 by Rundvald, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Beetle Lim Soltak by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Beetle - Side View by (G)jabz, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1975 Volkswagen Beetle Standard 4MT is a 1.6-liter flat-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| 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 | Trailing arms, torsion bars, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent swing axle / IRS, torsion bars |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Height | 59.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1975 Volkswagen Beetle Standard 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1975 Volkswagen Beetle.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.