FUN FACTS!
Volkswagen literally translates to “people’s car”
The Beetle’s signature shape was originally designed by Porsche creator and developer Ferdinand Porsche
The Beetle was designed for high speed on the Autobahn
It was mechanically designed to be as simple as possible so that there was less that could go wrong
The Beetle’s signature shape was originally designed by Porsche creator and developer Ferdinand Porsche
The Beetle was designed for high speed on the Autobahn
It was mechanically designed to be as simple as possible so that there was less that could go wrong
The Beetle was one of the first vehicles to introduce the rear engine
The engine was designed to be able to cool on its own in order to keep down the number of visits to the garage and to ensure a longer engine life
Originally a German company, the Volkswagen factory was taken over by the Allies and eventually the British Army took control of future production
The Beetle was engineered so that worn out parts could be quickly and inexpensively replaced
Aside from widening the size of the side/rearview mirrors and the windows, there have been few changes to the original shape of the Beetle
With time the interior of the Beetle has slowly transformed with new innovations, such as higher-quality sound systems, upgraded heating/cooling systems, and better lighting
Launched as a very functional vehicle, this workhorse has upgraded it's components providing the driver with a luxurious experience complete with comfortable heated seats, arm rests, automatic doors/windows, and an incomparable fun factor that can't be beat
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