Overview
Produced: 1961-1965, 738010 produced.
Types: Saloon,2 doors,4 seats

A larger engine version of the Beetle was the VW 1500.  It had a rear mounted air-cooled engine of 1,493 cc that produced 45 bhp.   The boxer engines in these cars were so flat it could be fitted under the boot space.   The VW 1500 were available as saloon, coupe, and estate car. 

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1493ccH4 OHVVW Flat 4 (Type I)83mm x 69mm
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
WormIndependent/Torsion barIndependent/Torsion bar
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
87 mph20.8 s45 bhp
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
467 1961 Volkswagen Doubledoor Panel Van Coys 5 Jul 2008 - £8741.00
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