Overview

Produced: 1967-1973, 601286 produced.
Types: Saloon, 2 doors, 4 seats
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Estate, 3 doors, 4 seats

The VW 1500 was followed in 1965 by the VW 1600 with a 1,584 cc engine of 54 bhp.  The VW 1600 was available as a saloon, coupe and estate car. 

Between 1961-1973, 42,505 coupes and 17 cabriolets were sold.

The 1500/1600 formed the basis for the Karmann-Ghia. 

Source: Motorbase

Engines

Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
1584cc H4 OHV VW Flat 4 (Type I) 85mm x 69mm  

Drivetrain and Suspension

Drivetrain R/R
Steering Worm
Suspension Front Independent/Torsion bar
Rear Independent/Torsion bar

Performance

Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment
87mph 20.8s     54bhp  

Body

Type Seats Doors Comment
Saloon 4 2  
Coupe 4 2  
Estate 4 3  

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Valuation

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£400 £1900 £3600 26-Oct-06
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