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Volkswagen Type 4 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1968–1973) — First Generation

The first-generation Volkswagen Type 4 sedan pairs a rear-mounted gasoline engine with a straightforward drivetrain, giving this four-door a calmer, more grown-up feel than the smaller Volkswagen models of its era.

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Volkswagen Type 4 Engines and Transmissions

A Volkswagen Type 4 engine is a gasoline unit mounted at the rear, driving the rear wheels through a simple powertrain. That layout keeps the cabin uncluttered and the drivetrain easy to understand. Transmissions of the period were typically a manual gearbox, with an automatic offered on some examples, so you choose how involved you want the drive to feel.

Sedan — Volkswagen Type 4 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volkswagen Type 4 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1679 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	Manual	FWD
1.7 AT	Gasoline	1679 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	Automatic	FWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1679 cm³	80 hp	59 kW	Manual	FWD
1.7 AT	Gasoline	1679 cm³	80 hp	59 kW	Automatic	FWD

Volkswagen Type 4 Dimensions

Sedan — Volkswagen Type 4 Dimensions

Sedan Volkswagen Type 4 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.7 MT	4553 mm	1675 mm	1475 mm	2500 mm	160 mm
1.7 AT	4553 mm	1675 mm	1475 mm	2500 mm	160 mm
1.7 MT	4553 mm	1675 mm	1475 mm	2500 mm	160 mm
1.7 AT	4553 mm	1675 mm	1475 mm	2500 mm	160 mm

Volkswagen Type 4 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1968–1973) — First Generation