Volkswagen Type 1 platform
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The Volkswagen Type 1 platform is the rear-engined, air-cooled chassis and mechanical underpinnings originally developed for the Volkswagen Beetle and later used for various related models.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Volkswagen platform
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automobile platform ⓘ rear-engined platform ⓘ |
| bodyConstruction | body-on-pan ⓘ |
| chassisType |
backbone-like floorpan
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platform chassis ⓘ |
| coolingSystem | air-cooled engine ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| cylinderConfiguration | flat-four engine ⓘ |
| designedUnder | Ferdinand Porsche NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedFor | Volkswagen Beetle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| drivetrain | rear-wheel drive ⓘ |
| engineCooling | air-cooled ⓘ |
| enginePosition | rear-mounted engine ⓘ |
| fuelType | petrol ⓘ |
| influenced |
Volkswagen Type 2 platform
NERFINISHED
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Volkswagen air-cooled model family NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedForModel | KdF-Wagen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedWithModelYear | 1938 ⓘ |
| layout | rear-engine layout ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Volkswagen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
ease of maintenance
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high parts interchangeability ⓘ simple mechanical design ⓘ suitability for off-road conversions ⓘ |
| suspensionFront | torsion bar beam axle ⓘ |
| suspensionRear |
independent rear suspension
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swing axle ⓘ |
| usedFor |
civilian passenger cars
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light utility vehicles ⓘ military vehicles (WWII) ⓘ |
| usedInModel |
Meyers Manx
NERFINISHED
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Volksrod customs NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Beetle NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Karmann Ghia NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Kübelwagen NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Schwimmwagen NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Type 11 NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Type 13 NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Type 147 Fridolin NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Type 14A Hebmüller NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Type 15 NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Type 181 NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Type 3 (early prototypes) NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Type 4 (early prototypes) NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Type 82E NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Type 87 NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen-based dune buggies ⓘ |
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