Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1961 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet |
| Year: | 1961 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1131 ccm |
| Max power: | 24 PS (18 kW) at 3300 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 77 Nm |
| Bore x stroke: | 77 x 64 mm (3 x 2.5 inches) |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0316 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Passenger space: | 3720 litres (983 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 760 kg (1675.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4070 mm (160.2 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1340 mm (52.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 39.5 litres (10.43 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |






















