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Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
#2 • Allemagne • 1938 - 2003 • Bestseller Populaire

Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)

21.5+ Million Worldwide Legend

La Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) est célébrée dans le monde entier comme une étape majeure de l'histoire automobile. Dotée d'un moteur 1.2L - 1.6L Air-cooled Flat-4 de 25 - 50 HP, elle incarne l'excellence mécanique.

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Points Clés

  • Longest single-platform production run in history
  • Ferdinand Porsche air-cooled rear engine layout
  • Pop culture icon for generations

Histoire du Développement et Héritage

The development of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) (1938 - 2003) represents a watershed moment for Volkswagen and the automotive industry. Engineered in Germany during the 1900-1940s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 1.2L - 1.6L Air-cooled Flat-4 paired with a 4-speed manual allowed it to reach 130 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (23.0s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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