The Most Beloved Volkswagen – Third Episode | Vw Beetle Type Three

Republishing a successful car is more difficult as the Beetle came to be known as the most loved and popular VW model of all time. Bug first presented in 1938 and reinvented 50 years later, now turns more interesting than ever.

Surprisingly or not for a generation of computers, VW Beetle go down in history as one of resolute steps toward democratization of humanity comfort stations. In other words, until the onset of German car manufacturer, today number one in the world, the idea of ​​having your own car was a luxury of the rich classes.

The emergence of a model comfortable, safe and accessible link to the German government’s decision to offer free mass transportation vehicles. As a result, in 1933, Adolf Hitler drew the task of Ferdinand Porsche to design a Volkswagen, or a people’s car. German authorities wanted a base vehicle capable of transporting two adults and three children at a speed of 100 km / h. The project came alive in 1938, but the beginning of the Second World War meant a focus on military vehicles.

The production was revived after the war in 1945, and reached levels unimagined. The car was named Type 1, but specific design earned him the nickname of the Beetle. Already in 1955 were making a copy to number one million and is ranked in the top performance class than the alternatives. Beetle had a 34 hp engine, positioned at the rear, reached a maximum speed of 115 km and needed 27.5 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km / h.

Throughout the existence interrupted only in 2003, Type 1 Beetle received a number of technical and design improvements, but kept the same figure imagined before the war. The 21 million units sold is an absolute record for the automotive industry of all time.

Resumption Beetle idea came in 1994 with the submission of Concept One. The prototype was a clear reference to the image was designed Broscuţei and VW design studio in California. To the disappointment of fans of retro cars, modern interpretation no longer required a simplified budget model and did not return with engine located behind schedule and traction on the rear wheels. However, image rich in meaning caused a strong positive reaction followed by a series model launched in 1998. Called the New Beetle officially this time, the creation end of the century has remained in production totaled 12 years and sold over 1 million units. Although not reissued even a tenth of the original performance, New Beetle can be proud that the first model in the current retrofuturist today find many models, such as the Mini or Fiat 500.

This brings us to a third generation Broscuţei simply called Beetle. The model was presented on April 18, 2011 simultaneously in three different cities, Shanghai, Berlin and New York.VW’s mission was to develop a high-tech car, but reasonably priced. Product Sustainability was also a priority, so that the new Beetle is the most economical in history with an average consumption of 4.3 l/100 km for the 1.6 TDI.

Design wanted a return to its original form and not a continuation of the 1998 model.Dynamic proportions were a priority, especially since some designers have even frogs VW original series. That is the task of thinking the new model has returned to Wolksburg department.

Beetle now has a more dynamic silhouette and geometric design interrupting repetition of 1998. The body is wider, taller and longer, providing new proportions, particularly at ceiling level. Rear Pillar (R) attracts attention as a clear reference to the original. Complements the classical modern ingredients. Have round headlights and the LED in the rear spoiler is integrated to ensure the stability of a Beetle, which now can reach 225 km / h depending on the engine. Equipment is divided into “Beetle”, “Design” and “Sport” and the exterior colors, 12 shades were prepared with suggestive names like “Saturnyellow” or “Blue Denim.”

Inside, VW spirit remains unaltered, but he managed to obtain a true classic air. The dashboard is marked by three large round signs in the middle of the speedometer is now integrated multifunction display. Recalling the ingenuity of the first Beetle, the new model to re-capture the unique details and superior glove in partrea board seat. Also, optionally, additional signs may be required above the navigation system: oil temperature gauge, timer and pressure gauge.

The third generation of the most successful of all time VW model comes with latest equipment. In addition, bi-xenon headlights and LED customers have available a transparent panoramic roof with 80% higher than the 1998 model. Multimedia system rises to high levels of other VW models, including color display 5-inch touch-sreen. Top bid is the sound solution developed for the particular manufacturer Beetle with Fender guitars.

List the engines start at 105 hp and reaches 200 hp 2.0-liter TSI gasoline version. New Beetle receive any technical advantage expected from VW, including economic alternatives TDI DSG 7-speed automatic transmissions and systems for efficiency Stop / Start.

Europe is expected to debut this fall.

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