How many horsepower did the original VW bug have?

25 hp
The original 25 hp (18.6 kW) Beetle was designed for a top speed around 100 km/h (62 mph), which would be a viable cruising speed on the Reichsautobahn system.

How much horsepower does a 1970 Volkswagen bug have?

57 hp @ 4,400 rpm

1970 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications
PRICE $1,839 (when new)
ENGINE 1.6L OHV 8-valve flat-4/57 hp @ 4,400 rpm, 82 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
TRANSMISSION 4-speed manual
LAYOUT 2-door, 4-passenger, rear-engine, RWD coupe

How much is a 1974 Super Beetle worth?

The Volkswagen Beetle 1974 prices range from $2,400 for the basic trim level Coupe Beetle 1300 to $4,730 for the top of the range Coupe Beetle 1600 Super Bug L….Coupe.

Volkswagen Beetle Models SPECS PRICE
1300 1.3LLeaded Petrol 4 speed manual $2,400 – 4,070
1600 Super Bug L 1.6LLeaded Petrol 4 speed manual $3,000 – 4,730

What is the fastest VW Beetle?

VW Beetle LSR
On September 19th, 2016, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the VW Beetle LSR achieved 205.122 mph over a flying mile in the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association 2016 Speed Event; which is the fastest speed recorded in history for a Beetle.

What engine was in a 1970 VW bus?

Power

Opposed 4 | light alloy finned cylinders; cast iron cylinder liners
Displacement : 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.
Power : 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque : 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 85 mm.

How much does a 70s Beetle weigh?

Features

Engine Location : Rear
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1938 – 1980
Price : $1,840-$2,250
Weight : 1800 lbs | 816.466 kg