1978 Volkswagen Beetle Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For 1978, the standard Beetle was no longer available in the U.S., though Volkswagen did introduce an upscale, limited-edition Champagne Edition II, which was a Beetle Convertible equipped with burled elm trim on the dashboard, ermine upholstery, a quartz clock, and a Blaupunkt stereo system. It came with either metallic blue or metallic red exterior paint.
Power for the Champagne Edition II was provided by an air-cooled, rear-mounted, fuel-injected four-cylinder engine that generated 58 horsepower. A four-speed manual transmission, dual braking system, four-wheel independent suspension, and flow-through ventilation system were also part of the package.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle
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by Amy-lou D
Sep 15, 2008
not practical with the two kids but perfect with the hubbys early mid life crisis and genuine boyhood fantasy.
drove like a dream and looked like a purple goddess, full of all the original features except heating, but that was sacrificed for performance and a beast of an engine. was the second love of hubbys life, after the dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shame shes gone but better to have had and experienced than dream about foreverSep 15, 2008
by Paul R
Jan 22, 2008
Great car! My favourite car I've ever owned, a Last Edition German built 1978 VW Bug. Called Silvester!Jan 22, 2008
by Anonymous
Nov 02, 2007
I am 16 and have a beautiful 1978 Vw Beetle Convertable. I LOVE my car more than anything in the world!! The best part is I only paid $5,000 dollars for it. I would recomend a Beetle convertable to anyone.Nov 02, 2007
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