Volkswagen Beetle Production Numbers

1960 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1960: Sedan: 112,027 | Convertible: 5,841

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,565 | Convertible: $2,055

Chassis Numbers:
2 862 052 to 3 551 044

Engine Numbers:
3 598 973 to 5 428 637

Features & Changes:
• Steering wheel “dished”.
• Push-button door handles replaced lever-type.
• Padded sun visors replace transparent plastic.
• Steering damper added.
• Wolfsburg crest on front hood changed to less colorful version.
• Worm-and-peg steering changed to worm-and-roller steering.
• Generator output increased from 160 to 180 watts.
• Seatback contoured for greater comfort.
• Foot rest for front passenger.
• Front anti-sway bar fitted.

1961 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1961: Sedan: 148,144 | Convertible: 6,219

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,595 | Convertible: $2,095

Chassis Numbers:
3 628 283 to 4 400 051

Engine Numbers:
5 519 478 to 6 375 945

Features & Changes:
• Sun visor and grab-handle provided for passenger side.
• Horsepower increased from 36 to 40.
• Automatic choke introduced.
• Transmission fully synchronized.
• Flatter fuel tank yields greater luggage space.
• “Quick-check” transparent brake fluid reservoir.
• Pump-type windshield washer.
• Non-repeat starter switch.
• Redesigned engine case and cylinder heads.
• Key slot in doors now vertical; formerly horizontal.
• Push-on electrical connectors.

1962 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1962: Sedan: 174,960 | Convertible: 7,169

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,595 | Convertible: $2,095

Chassis Numbers:
4 464 262 to 5 225 042

Engine Numbers:
6 463 435 to 7 373 000

Features & Changes:
• Spring-loaded front hood.
• Larger tail lights added.
• Windshield washer added, uses spare tire air for pressurization.
• Gas gauge on dash replaces reserve fuel tap.
• Seatbelt mounting points added.
• Sliding covers for front floor heater vents.
• Permanently lubricated tie rod ends added.

1963 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1963: Sedan: 209,747 | Convertible: 7,377

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,595 | Convertible: $2,095

Chassis Numbers:
5 288 727 to 6 016 120

Engine Numbers:
7 451 023 to 8 264 628

Features & Changes:
• Leatherette headliner introduced.
• Wolfsburg hood crest dropped.
• Folding handle for sunroof introduced.
• Foam- insulated floor.
• Fresh-air heating.
• Nylon window guides.

1964 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1964: Sedan: 251,806 | Convertible: 7,606

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,595 | Convertible: $2,095

Chassis Numbers:
6 092 060 to 115 410 000

Engine Numbers:
8 348 273 to 9 239 890

Features & Changes:
• Crank operated sliding steel sunroof replaces fabric roll-back style sunroof.
• Horn activated by two horn buttons; formerly a half-ring.
• Aerated vinyl material replaces non-porous leatherette seat upholstery.
• Wider license plate light.

1965 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1965: Sedan: 288,583 | Convertible: 7,848

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,563 | Convertible: $2,053

Chassis Numbers:
115 500 000 to 116 463 103

Engine Numbers:
9 289 000 to D0 050 314

Features & Changes:
• Windows enlarged; slimmer window and door posts.
• Heat control levers mounted on tunnel; increased heater efficiency.
• Rear seatback folds down into platform.
• Thinner more deeply-contoured front seats, increased rear knee room.
• Swivel-mounted sun visors.
• Push-button engine lid release.
• V.I.N. number system changed.

1966 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1966: Sedan: 296,624 | Convertible: 5,799

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,574 | Convertible: $2,061

Chassis Numbers:
116 543 112 to 117 422 503

Engine Numbers:
D0 053 049 to D0 120 750

Features & Changes:
• Horsepower increased from 40 to 50.
• Displacement increased from 1200cc to 1300 cc; “1300” emblem added to engine lid.
• Ventilating slots added to wheels.
• Flat hubcaps.
• Four-way emergency flasher system added.
• Headlight dimmer switch added to turn signal switch.
• Center defroster outlet added to dash.
• Semi-circular horn ring added.
• Suspension improved with better torsion bars and shocks.
• Front seats equipped with safety locks.
• Ball joint front suspension introduced.

1967 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1967: Sedan: 314,343 | Convertible: 6,349

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,639 | Convertible: $2,075

Chassis Numbers:
117 488 652 to 118 431 603

Engine Numbers:
DO 126 605 to D0 297 008

Features & Changes:
• Horsepower increased from 50 to 53.
• Displacement increased from 1300cc to 1500cc.
• “Volkswagen” emblem added to engine lid.
• Sealed-beam headlights with chrome trim rings set into fenders.
• Dual-circuit brake system; front/rear operate independently.
• Auxiliary rear spring added.
• Back up lights added.
• Parking lights incorporated into front turn signals.
• Locking buttons added to doors.
• 12-volt electrical system replaces 6-volt system (36-amp battery).
• Two-speed windshield wiper motor added.
• Left outside rear-view mirror was standard.
• Narrow exterior trim molding added.
• Redesigned engine lid and rear apron.
• Rear bumper overriders redesigned for engine lid clearance.
• Front retractable seatbelts added.
• Armrest for driver added.
• Fuses increased from 8 to 10.
• More powerful starter motor.

1968 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1968: Sedan: 390,079 | Convertible: 9,595

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,699 | Convertible: $2,099

Chassis Numbers:
118 431 604 to 119 474 780

Engine Numbers:
D0 297 009 to D0 438 824

Features & Changes:
• One-piece bumpers; guards and overriders eliminated; height raised.
• Head restraints added to front seats.
• Automatic Stickshift option introduced.
• External gas tank filler with spring-loaded flap added.
• Hood fresh-air intake louvers added.
• Push-button front hood release.
• Fresh-air ventilation system.
• Exhaust emissions control system.
• Back-up/brake lights and rear turn signals integrated into single housing.
• Federal certification sticker added to door post.
• Extensive padding added to front compartment.
• Padded dash added.
• 4-bolt wheel lug nut pattern introduced.
• Rear seatbelts standard.
• Collapsible steering column added.
• Anti-theft ignition switch installed on steering column.

1969 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1969: Sedan: 367,307 | Convertible: 10,025

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,799 | Convertible: $2,209

Chassis Numbers:
119 565 362 to 110 2 473 153

Engine Numbers:
D0 453 231 to D0 592 445

Features & Changes:
• Rear window defogger and defroster electric heating wires on the inner surface of the glass.
• Double-jointed rear axle (IRS) introduced.
• Warning lights in speedometer identified by letters or symbols.
• Hood release relocated to glove compartment.
• Day/night rear-view mirror.
• Warm-air outlet at base of the doors moved rearward; remote control knobs installed in kick panels.

1970 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1970: Sedan: 366,790 | Convertible: 11,432

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,839 | Convertible: $2,249

Chassis Numbers:
110 2 473 154 to 111 2 427 591

Engine Numbers:
B6 192 533 to AE 218 430

Features & Changes:
• Horsepower increased from 53 to 57.
• Displacement increased from 1500cc to 1600cc.
• Air intake slots added to engine lid.
• Enlarged front turn signal/side marker lights added.
• Side reflectors added to tail light housings.
• Tenths- of-mile indicator on odometer.
• Front seat head restraints reduced in size.
• Key-in-ignition buzzer added.
• Remote control knobs for warm air outlets discontinued.
• Lock on glove box door added.
• “Formula Vee” Beetle introduced.
• California vapor emissions control system.
• Last year of convertible Beetle

1971 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1971: Sedan: 318,990

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,845

Chassis Numbers:
111 2 518 856 to 112 2 427 792

Features & Changes:
• Increased horsepower from 57 to 60.
• Dual-port intake system introduced.
• Flow-through ventilation system.
• Headlights automatically turn off and park lights remain on when ignition is switched off.
• Towing eyes added front and rear.
• Relocated oil cooler with its own cooling air supply.

1972 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1972: Sedan: 335,646

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $1,966

Chassis Numbers:
112 2 482 841 to 113 2 438 833

Features & Changes:
• Beetles received larger rear window, collapsible steering wheel hub, column-mounted lever for windshield wiper and washer, cover over luggage area behind seat, new easier to read speedometer.
• VW computer analysis socket added
• Automatic electronic dual brake system warning light.
• Special “Baja Bug” introduced.
• Air intake slot groups on engine lid increased from two to four.

1973 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1973: Sedan: 342,790

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $2,299

Chassis Numbers:
113 2 524 536 to 114 2 423 795

Features & Changes:
• Horsepower decreased from 60 to 46.
• Large, circular tail lights complex combined stop light, turn signals, tail and backup lights.
• Stronger bumpers add an inch to overall length.
• Front seat adjusted to any of 77 different positions.
• More durable, easier to operate clutch, softer transmission mounts.
• Improved intake pre-heating for faster cold weather starts.
• Windshield wiper arms receive black finish.
• Inertial-reel safety belts added.
• 6:00 x 15L tires and 4-1/2-inch wide wheels.
• “Sport Bug” introduced.

1974 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1974: Sedan: 220,368

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $2,625

Chassis Numbers:
114 2 489 587 to 115 2 143 743

Features & Changes:
• Self-restoring, energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers.
• Seatbelt/ignition interlock added.
• New cylinder head alloy for better head dissipation.
• Additional computer analysis sensor for ignition timing and top-dead-center recognition.
• Front seat head restraints redesigned and made smaller.
• Steering wheel made more forgiving in the event of an accident.
• “Park” position for Automatic Stickshift.
• Warning light for emergency brake.
• “Love Bug” and “Sun Bug” introduced.

1975 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1975: Sedan: 78,412

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $2,999

Chassis Numbers:
115 2 171 603 to 116 2 071 467

Features & Changes:
• Electronic fuel injection introduced.
• “Fuel Injection” emblem on engine lid.
• Single tail pipe.
• Increased horsepower from 46 to 48.
• Clutch pedal pressure eased.
• Larger exhaust valve stems (9mm) for better heat transfer.
• New heat exchangers for greater output.
• Installation of battery ground cables with diagnosis contact for more accurate computer analysis.
• Odometer triggered “EGR” light in speedometer.
• Catalytic converter equipped cars for California require lead-free fuel; fuel filler neck has smaller inlet for compliance enforcement.
• Maintenance intervals extended to 15,000 miles.
• “LeGrande Bug” introduced.

1976 VW Beetle

U.S. Sales:
1976: Sedan: 23,213

Sticker Price:
Sedan: $3,449

Chassis Numbers:
116 2 082 265 to 117 2 063 700

Features & Changes:
• Beetle had plush appearance with luxury “extras” as standard equipment
• Two-stage metallic paint, full carpeting, sport- style wheels, rear window defogger.
• New speedometer with MPH and Km scales.
• Redesigned front seats with improved back adjustments.
• Two-speed fresh-air blower motor.
• All trim components chrome plated.
• Automatic Stickshift option discontinued.