{"id":70186,"date":"2022-09-16T12:41:40","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T12:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=70186"},"modified":"2022-09-29T10:15:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T10:15:18","slug":"volkswagen-beetle-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/volkswagen-beetle-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Matters: Interesting Facts about Volkswagen Beetle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ever since the emergence of the first car in the 19th century, millions of cars have been produced by hundreds of car brands. Some brands evolved with time and became industry giants, while others were left behind in the race for excellence. Brands that welcomed technology as a whole worked for decades to make a name in the industry. The years of hard work have paid off and now their launches are highly anticipated, with pre-bookings portraying people\u2019s trust in the brand&#8217;s name. Speaking of trusted brands that have built a reputation with decades of experience under their belt, Volkswagen\u2019s name will be right up there with the top ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the many achievements of the German Automobile manufacturer, \u2018Volkswagen Beetle\u2019 has a legacy of its own and it deserves a special mention. We have compiled some interesting facts about Volkswagen Beetle; the car that changed the industry dynamics. These facts about VW Beetle will let you know more about this world-famous car and how it shaped Volkswagen\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-facts-about-volkswagen-beetle\"><strong>Facts about Volkswagen Beetle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"vw beetle\" class=\"wp-image-70245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16031521\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-1-15-9-22-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>VW beetle shaped the future of the Volkswagen Group with its popularity and record sales  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany was founded in 1937. \u2018Volkswagen\u2019 means \u2018people\u2019s car\u2019 in German and this title became the company&#8217;s foundation; to produce cars that were affordable for all classes. The group was tasked with producing cars that can fit 5 people. Accommodating husband, wife, and three children was the concept behind the 5-seater car.&nbsp; A foundation was laid for the Volkswagen Beetle which would go on to become one of the most iconic cars of all time. Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/volkswagen-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interesting Volkswagen facts<\/a> to learn more about the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go through some interesting facts about the Volkswagen Beetle and what makes it stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beetle-was-originally-designed-by-a-hungarian-student\"><strong>BEETLE WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED BY A HUNGARIAN STUDENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Volkswagen Beetle was designed by a Hungarian student, \u2018Bela Barenyi\u2019. Bela submitted the chassis design for Volkswagen in 1925.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beetle-was-not-its-original-name\"><strong>BEETLE WAS NOT ITS ORIGINAL NAME<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The original model was released as \u2018Volkswagen\u2019 or \u2018the people\u2019s car\u2019 but the unique shape contributed to the name Beetle. The New York Times addressed the iconic car as \u2018Beetle\u2019 and it caught on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-car-to-hit-20-million\"><strong>FIRST CAR TO HIT 20 MILLION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"vw beetles in line\" class=\"wp-image-70249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/16070250\/Make-Matters-Facts-about-Volkswagen-Beetle-_-Body-2-15-9-22-1-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Talk about popularity. Volkswagen Beetle was the first car to reach the magical 20 million figure in terms of sale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Beetle was the first car to sell 20 million units. No other car has done that before. It also held the privilege of being Volkswagen\u2019s most built car until 2002, when VW Golf took that title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-produced-for-65-years\"><strong>PRODUCED FOR 65 YEARS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VW Beetle was introduced in 1938 and its production was halted in 2003. This means that the Beetle was in production for 65 years, making it one of the longest-produced cars of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-50-shares-for-a-volkswagen-beetle\"><strong>50% SHARES FOR A VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/2ypKdLEom65O_DPJI8b7ziQHS21DDCsLgFNdrlXOHO-O8gyvYQW7wfzbbqAVvs1S5Pr82NduDT50mGcKsB9daJzMUt9AJO5kE81hpHdJL3XhwyKgZTLms2CO2g-FXu-MzVreZvHBPH6W2IBxB-yhM9JidPLTcqMF95ucAN4UeZH2IVMmhi2XSRes-w\" alt=\"facts about vw beetle: orange vw beetle\"\/><figcaption>A car so good that Jim Monaghan, co-founder of Domino&#8217;s pizza sold 50% of his shares to get a VW Beetle. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jim Monaghan, co-founder of what we today know as \u2018Domino\u2019s Pizza\u2019 had a pizza joint with a different name. He sold 50% of his shares of the company to buy a Volkswagen Beetle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-floating-beetle\"><strong>THE FLOATING BEETLE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Beetle was built differently from the other cars. Owing to its unique shape and size, it isn\u2019t a surprise that the vehicle floated on the water. There have been instances where the Beetle was seen floating. Although, it wasn\u2019t a feature announced by the manufacturers and the Beetle was not among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/amphibious-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amphibious cars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vw-beetle-on-the-big-screen\"><strong>VW BEETLE ON THE BIG SCREEN<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Ss3bOt0wiirpgulE2iuSRUxxcviubv-w5KRsiNn5X6qKL9Nb-U1ffRS0vu3_D4M8DWC-pNqbAlZ2szyX0SIMkzl5jZKu4IQvY73W2cDNMcLyjXic0W7eF5g72W_odDyHDh5SCd_QVsRXN7Laf4vvyWz9YWee1cw3GMEpL8PicW_gZJyk7WctuR3SvQ\" alt=\"volkswagen beetle facts: vw beetle in herbie movie\"\/><figcaption>VW Beetle has appeared in many movies and in &#8216;Herbie&#8217; movie, it even takes the centre stage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is only a matter of time that a car as famous as the Beetle would hit the big screen. The VW Beetle is among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/famous-movie-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">famous movie cars<\/a> to make their presence felt on screen. Beetle has appeared in a number of movies like Quantum of solace, 50 First dates and Herbie to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-driven-by-a-president\"><strong>DRIVEN BY A PRESIDENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the many Volkswagen Beetle facts, this one is rather interesting. Dubbed the poorest president, Jose Mujica, a former Uruguayan president had a 1987 VW Beetle. Talk about an economical car for all classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vw-beetle-in-the-shining\"><strong>VW BEETLE IN \u2018THE SHINING\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In one of the most famous novels \u2018The Shining\u2019, the main character had a red Volkswagen Beetle. Stephen King, the author of the novel, used to drive a VW Beetle to get a feel of the character\u2019s mindset while he was writing the novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-convertible-vw-beetle\"><strong>A CONVERTIBLE VW BEETLE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/SDxyHeY0Smw03z0qyvEPvblUGiCHZeBckmlE4V-DRICbnwVBJv-e1TfnyrDyN9hY5lL78-GhnLhQDBNc5xelQA-56-YvMbXXrgAzLT51MaLFnGpJlE5O45eHbYjlx0D1pxfPDfwQZ7of2MUmI3fG19Ez6AJYy1mTvnhnVCaA0UaCE_GONhZVbYJM4w\" alt=\"vw beetle convertible\"\/><figcaption>Cashing in the model&#8217;s success, the VW group introduced a convertible model of the Beetle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Volkswagen Beetle was a huge success and it only made sense that manufacturers cashed in on the popularity. The VW Beetle was also released as a convertible and the new model made rounds. The introduction of a convertible model is a good addition to the facts about Volkswagen Beetle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-vw-thing\"><strong>THE VW THING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bgGkIXNeXk4T46fRKhnrXMegg6WpFNITiMCcVYWEaPkRcgtQxMRu9mPnkiOrDMQ8hlECK0t1WKfCsamiuEaG8_01Byl5AAvGVP8ldBAlVf464_y07PuxwgBq6owrPziBxSwRrDdtt07BSJtXBGWvuV44ziFku7R4Gp1e88EvZqqITuBBcF19G3IBNw\" alt=\"volkswagen beetle facts: vw thing\"\/><figcaption>The unconventional body structure of the VW Thing made it a lesser known model<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the VW Beetle convertible was a success, one model wasn\u2019t so lucky. The Volkswagen Group introduced a stylish alternative to the VW Beetle known as the \u2018VW Thing\u2019. The weird design and driving characteristics contributed to the model\u2019s failure as a whole. It didn\u2019t catch people\u2019s eyes and remains a lesser-known model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beetle-reaches-the-island-of-nauru\"><strong>BEETLE REACHES THE ISLAND OF NAURU<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ambition of the Volkswagen Group to make the Beetle a global sensation saw the vehicle\u2019s entrance on the island of Nauru. Beetle\u2019s availability on the island was surprising but it showed the brand\u2019s determination of expanding its horizons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creative-advertising\"><strong>CREATIVE ADVERTISING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another unique one among the facts about Volkswagen Beetle. As the car was unlike anything that people had seen before, the advertising was also different. One of the ads portrayed the VW Beetle as an easy-to-push car if you run out of petrol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-air-cooled-vehicle\"><strong>AN AIR-COOLED VEHICLE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/xH6ZyJeWSZu3V3E6sibSerobaBsLtnAx3H3HTO0YqjYMUesmZcDJrgyjPieXUeGqietxteYIdeIMY5tgtcO5gcI1whvg0Tou2C64Sgu7aH14EszrQ9YMSEgemMCcDeR7Dqb3qAIYHapZLXBKSrUIsW-Ohgm3qXUbJxHuc7_YPC9PTLolDOmAKKSUlw\" alt=\"vw beetle on beach\"\/><figcaption>The air-cooled engine made the VW Beetle more desirable in comparison with its contemporaries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One main feature that made the Beetle stand out was that the engine was air-cooled. Instead of utilising a coolant tank or a traditional radiator, the Beetle was air-cooled; making it a highly sought car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This brings us to the end of facts about the Volkswagen Beetle. The iconic car reached a status that is still a dream for many vehicle manufacturers. The Beetle has made a big difference to make its manufacturer what it is today and these Volkswagen Beetle facts are proof of the car\u2019s success over the years. Volkswagen Group has also launched new models of their iconic cars keeping their tradition of evolving with time alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all its accomplishments, it is intriguing to have a Volkswagen Beetle at your disposal. Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/uae.dubizzle.com\/motors\/used-cars\/volkswagen\/beetle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">used Volkswagen Beetles for sale in the UAE<\/a> and select from a wide variety of iconic models listed. 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