Beetle

1966 Volkswagen

D100

The 1966 Volkswagen Beetle is a common D-class car in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 100 PI. Power comes from a normally aspirated 1.2L flat-four producing 40 hp and 65 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed gearbox.

Speed 2.9

Handling 3.5

Accel 1.7

Braking 1.9

Launch 2.9

Offroad 5.9

Specifications

Class: D · 100 PI
Rarity: Common
Layout: Rear RWD
Engine: F4 · 1.2L
Power: 40hp
Torque: 65ft·lb
Weight: 1,760lb
Front Weight: 42%
Gears: 4-spd
Top Speed: 73mph
Origin: Germany
Family: Classic Supermini
Calipers: #808080
Year: 1966
Credits: 17,000

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D class · Standard production class. This class consists of affordable passenger cars. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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About the Volkswagen Beetle

At 1,760 lb it carries about 44.0 lb per horsepower, with a 42% front weight balance, and tops out near 73 mph in stock form. It hails from Germany, it plays as a rear-wheel drive car. Standard production class. This class consists of affordable passenger cars. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Dyno F4

Stock power & torque across the rev range — curve shape from the game's engine model, scaled to this car's peak figures.

Power 40 hp @ 3,787 Torque 65 lb·ft @ 2,791 Redline 4,500

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Full specifications

Every value the game stores for this car, straight from the data files.

Identity11

Year: 1963
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle
Model (short): VW Beetle
Media name: VW_Beetle_66
Class: D
Performance index: 100
PI (raw): 0
Car type: Production
Country: Germany
Region: Europe

Classification & availability16

Rarity score (0-10): 0
Family - body: Classic Supermini
Family - special: 2 Doors
Convertible: None
Unicorn: No
Arcade: No
Open cockpit: No
Open wheel: No
Base cost: 17,000 CR
Content ID: 0
Model ID: 1435
Hidden from Autoshow: No

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Hidden from Auction House: No
Has livery: No
Has race livery: No
Has car experience: No

Engine & drivetrain12

Engine config: Flat Engine
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: Normally Aspirated
Displacement: 1,192 cc
Powertrain ID: 3
Engine placement: Rear-engine
Drive type: RWD
Gears: 4
Peak power (sim): 298.253
Peak torque (sim): 0.883
Redline (sim, rad/s): 471.2
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 408.407

Performance - manufacturer spec4

0-60 mph: 23 s
0-100 mph: 68 s
Quarter mile: 22.1 s
Top speed: 73 mph

Performance - in-game sim7

0-60 mph (sim): 18.8 s
Quarter mile (sim): 21.183 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 62.736 mph
Top speed (sim): 82.427 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 182.123 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.758 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.759 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 2.93
Handling: 3.51
Acceleration: 1.68
Braking: 1.86
Launch: 2.93
Offroad: 5.87
Min offroad perf: 0.05
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.5

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 798 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 42 %
Front ride height: 0.225 m
Rear ride height: 0.254 m
Road traction: 0.88
Offroad traction: 0.863
Snow traction: 0.886

Tires & wheels9

Stock tire compound: Vintage-WhiteWall
Tire brand: Abflug
Front tire: 165/75 R15
Rear tire: 165/75 R15
Stock wheel: NULL
Caliper color (front): #808080
Caliper color (rear): #808080
Caliper angle (front): -1.569 deg
Caliper angle (rear): -1.569 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: -11.66
Downforce rear: -4.31
Longitudinal drag: 219.17
Vertical drag: 500
Lateral drag front: 210
Lateral drag rear: 290
Front downforce clamp: 140 kg
Rear downforce clamp: 260 kg
Downforce scale: 1
Drag scale: 0.86
Wing mask: 0

Physics (advanced)55

CarClassModifier: 0
Body material: Aluminum
SpeedLimiterID: 0
AutoSteerOverrideID: 2
FixListingRearFricScale: 1.35
FixListingNormSlip0: 0.5
FixListingNormSlip1: 1
FixListingSteerAngle0: 0.5
FixListingSteerAngle1: 1
BodyAeroAngleZeroDownforce: 45
BodyAeroWIForceScale: 0.65
TireAeroHackShouldApply: No

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TireAeroHackMinSpringLoad: 5
TireAeroHackMaxSpringLoad: 5
AIPlayerID: 0
SimPeakTorqueAngVel: 251.3
GameTorqueScale: 0.825
GameDownforceScaleOffroad: 1
IsPurchased: Yes
IsInstalled: Yes
GaugeID: -1
IsCarExperienceUnlocked: No
IsDrivable: Yes
LatFrontScalarMax: 1
LatFrontScalarClamp: 1
LatRearScalarMax: 1
LatRearScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarMax: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelRearScalarMax: 1
LongAccelRearScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarClamp: 1
IsCameraCollidable: No
UseBoxCameraCollision: No
PuddleScale: 0.619
AssistsTCSSlipDefTakeoff: 33
AssistsTCSSlipDefMoving: 0.3
AssistsTCSControlSpeed: Yes
AssistsTCSFullEffectFricDiff: 0.55
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleRWD: 1.6
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleFWD: 1
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleAWD: 1.6
DoNotAllowRemovalFromGarage: No
VisibleOnlyIfOwned: No
UseTireRigidBodies: No
UseMultiRaycastTireCollision: Yes
SprungForcesApplyToFullCarMass: Yes
Brake profile: Cult Classics
RaceMode: No
UseForcePropLongTorque: No
TurnOffHeadlightsInAutoShow: No
ShowDriverInExteriorCamera: Yes

FAQ

Quick answers about the 1966 Volkswagen Beetle in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 1966 Volkswagen Beetle have?

A normally aspirated 1.2L flat-four engine.

How much power does the Volkswagen Beetle make?

40 hp and 65 lb·ft of torque in stock form.

What class and Performance Index is the Beetle in Forza Horizon 6?

It runs in the D class with a Performance Index (PI) of 100.

Is the Beetle RWD, FWD, or AWD?

rear-wheel drive (Rear RWD layout).

What is the top speed of the Beetle?

Around 73 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the Beetle cost in Forza Horizon 6?

17,000 CR at the Autoshow.