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Volkswagen Beetle 1976
The Volkswagen Beetle is also known as the Beetle / Super Beetle, the Bug / Superbug", the Käfer, the Type 1 and the 1302 in markets outside Australia.
Volkswagen Beetle 1976 Q&As
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Known issued with the 1976 Super Beetle
These old, air-cooled Volkswagens have a huge reputation for reliability and durability. And, back in the 1950s and '60s when they were most popular, they definitely were more reliable than a lot of their competition.
However, these days, even a relatively late-model Beetle such as a 1976 could be an absolute minefield of problems, starting with rust and a driveline with worn out mechanical bits and pieces. You haven't said how many kilometres the car has covered, but I'm betting it's plenty and that really plays against something like this car. You could wind up having to rebuild a large percentage of the car just to get it roadworthy, at which point, you could have bought something newer, faster and more comfortable.
In fact, that's another issue with old designs like the Beetle's; there's virtually no safety equipment beyond seat-belts. This is why cars like this have a place, but that place is as a weekend toy where you can relive your youth in small chunks on a Saturday morning before the shopping traffic has hit the road.
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Volkswagen Beetle 1976 Price and Specs
Volkswagen Beetle Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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1600 | Coupe | 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN | — | — | |
1600 Super Bug L | Coupe | 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN | — | — |
Volkswagen Beetle 1976 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1976 Volkswagen Beetle will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Volkswagen Beetle vary from 15x4.5 inches to 15x4 inches.
Volkswagen Beetle Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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1600 Super BUG L | Coupe | — | 15x4 inches | — | 15x4 inches | |
1600 | Coupe | — | 15x4.5 inches | — | 15x4.5 inches |
Volkswagen Beetle 1976 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1976 Volkswagen Beetle are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1580mm x 1500mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Volkswagen Beetle Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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1600 Super BUG L | Coupe | 1500x1580x4110 mm | 150 mm | |
1600 | Coupe | 1500x1580x4110 mm | 150 mm |
Volkswagen Beetle 1976 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1976 Volkswagen Beetle is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Volkswagen Beetle is available with the following fuel type: Leaded.
Volkswagen Beetle Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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1600 | Coupe | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | — | |
1600 Super BUG L | Coupe | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | — | |
1600 Super BUG L | Coupe | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | — |