Year

Chassis Numbers

Description

 1961

 3 192 507
to
4 010 994

1. Sunvisor and grab handles provided for passenger's side
2. Increased horsepower; from 36 to 40
3. Automatic choke introduced
4. Transmission synchronized in all forward speeds
5. Transparent "Quick Check" brake fluid reservoir
6. Pump-type windshield washer
7. Non-repeat starter switch

1962

4 010 995
to
4 846 835

1. Sping-loaded hood
2. Larger taillights
3. Sliding covers on the outlets
4. Compressed air windshield washer
5. Seat belt mounting points added
6. Gas gauge; formerly reserve fuel tap

1963

4 846 836
to
5 677 118

1. Leatherette headliner introduced
2. Wolfsburg hood crest dropped
3. Foam insulated floor
4. Fresh air heating
5. Nylon window guides

1964

5 677 119
to
6 502 399

1. Crank operated sliding steel sunroof replaces the fabric sunroof
2. Horn acuated by two thumb buttons
3. Larger license plate light
4. Aerated vinyl material replaces nonporous leatherette seat upholstery

1965

115 000 001
to
115 979 200

1. Windows enlarged; slimmer door and windshield posts.
2. Heat control levers mounted on tunnel; heater efficiency improved.
3. Rear seatback converts to platform
4. Push-button catch on engine lid
5. Thinner, deeply contoured front seats; increased rear seat knee room
6. Swivel mounted sun visors

1966

116 000 001
to
116 1 021 298

1. Increased horsepower (from 40 to 50) and displacement (from 1200cc to 1300cc), number 1300 on engine lid
2. Ventilating wheel slots; flat hub caps
3. Headlight dimmer switch mounted on turn signal
4. Center-dash defroster outlet
5. Semi-circular horn ring

1967

117 000 001
to
117 844 892

1. Increased horespower (from 50 to 53) and displacement (from 1300cc to 1500cc)
2. Single-unit headlights with chrome rim; fender indented
3. Dual brake system; front and rear operate independently
4. Back-up lights
5. Parking light incorporated into front turn signals
6. Locking buttons on door
7. 12 Volt electrical system (36 amp battery)
8. VOLKSWAGEN nameplate on engine lid

 1968

118 000 000
to
118 1 016 098

1. One piece bumpers; bows and overriders eliminated (bumper height raised)
2. Head restraints combined with front seat backrests
3. Optional automatic stick shift introduced
4. External gas filler; spring loaded flap
5. Front hood air intake louver; push button front hood catch
6. Fresh air ventilating system
7. Collapsible steering column
8. Exhaust emission control system
9. Flattened door handles with built in trigger release
10. Back-up light, brake light and rear turn signal in single housing
11. Certification sticker on door post that vehicle meets federal safety standards

 1969

119 00 001
to
119 1 93 704

1. Rear window defogger and defroster; electric heating wires on inner surface of glass
2. Double-jointed (IRS) rear axle for improved ride and handling
3. Warning lights in speedometer identified by letters or symbols
4. Ignition lock is combined with a locking device for the steering wheel
5. Gas tank filler neck flap has lock which has a release under the right side of the dash panel
6. Front hood release is located in the glove compartment
7. Day/night rear view mirror
8. Warm air outlets at base of the doors moved rearward; remote control knobs on door columns

 1970

11 0 2000001
to
11 0 3096945

1. Air intake slots on engine lid
2. Increased horsepower (from 53 to 57) and displacement (from 1500cc to 1600cc)
3. Enlarged front turn signals (combined with side marker lights)
4. Reflectors mounted on rear bumper
5. Tenths of a mile indicator on odometer (also appears on late '69 models)
6. Head restraints reduced in size
7. Buzzer sounds when door is opened and key is left in the ignition
8. Remote control knobs for warm air outlets discontinued
9. Lock in glove compartment door
10. Side reflectors built into taillight housing

 1971 Beetle

1112 000 001 -
1412 000 001 -

1. Increased horsepower, from 57 to 60
2. Flow-through ventilation and exhaust ports behind rear side windows
3. Headlights automatically go off and parking lights stay on when ignition is turned off
4. Larger taillights

 1971 Super Beetle

1. In addition to major improvements built into the 1971 Beetle, the Super Beetle features fan powered flow-through ventilation
2. Nearly double the trunk space of the Beetle. Spare tire positioned horizontally under trunk floor
3. New coil spring front suspension giving the car a wider front track and tighter turning circle
4. Carpeted floors
5. Rubber bumper inserts

1972 Beetle and Super Beetle

1122 000 001 -
1422 000 001 -

1. Larger rear window
2. Four sets of louvers on rear hood (all models)
3. Enlarged outer door handle finger recesses and trigger
4. Lid over rear luggage area
5. New safety steering wheel
6. Rubber body mounts to reduce noise
7. Windshield wiper switch on steering column
8. Lower compression ratio
9. Pistons have recessed crowns
10. Modified chokes on carburetor
11. Modified muffler and preheater pipe for faster preheating
12. Preheated air controlled by temprature and engine vacum
13. Special system on automatic stick shifts to reduce nitrogen oxides

1973 Beetle and Super Beetle

1132 000 001 -
1432 000 001 -

1. Energy absorbing bumpers
2. Safety interlock seat belts
3. Modified exhaust gas recirculation
4. TDC sensor flywheel
5. Negative steering roll radius (113 only)
6. New cylinder head alloy

 1974 Beetle and Super Beetle

 1142 000 001 -
1442 000 001 -

1. New windshield wiper arms
2. Redesigned dash
3. Improved transmission mounts
4. Parking lock on automatic stick shift
5. Reinforced side gaurd doors
6. Exhaust gas recirculation modifications
7. Larger taillights
8. Curved windshield
9. Improved fresh air ventilation

 1975 Beetle and Super Beetle

1152 000 001 -
1352 000 001 -

1. Electronic fuel injection with FUEL INJECTION insigna on rear deck lid
2. Single tailpipe
3. Increased horsepower; 48 hp up from 46 (SAE net)
4. Clutch pedal pressure eased
5. Larger exhaust valve stems for better heat transfer
6. New heat exchangers for greater heater output
7. Installation of battery ground cable with diagnosis contact for more accurate computer analysis readings
8. Odometer triggers red warning light EGR in speedometer to notify driver of service requirements
9. California models with catalytic converter require lead free gasoline; fuel filler neck has smaller opening for nozzle
10.  Maintenance intervals extended to 15,000 miles

 1976 and 1977 Beetle and Super Beetle

 1162 000 001 –

1172 000 001 -

1. New speedometer with outer scale in mile per hour and inner scalein kilometers per hour (on most 1976 models)
2. Redesigned front seats with improved back adjustment, for added comfort and body support
3. 2-Speed fresh air blower
4. All trim components chrome plated
5. Automatic stick shift option
6. Standard rear window defogger
7. Standard sports style wheel rims and full carpeting
8. High altitude over 4,000 ft. above sea level