- A chrome front and rear bumpers with over-riders.
- Large, round headlights.
- A flat windshield.
- A curved rear window.
- Small, rectangular taillights.
- A single, exhaust pipe.
- 15-inch steel wheels with chrome hubcaps.
Body Styles:
- The 1974 Volkswagen Beetle was available in two body styles:
- Standard Beetle: This was the base model and came with a 1.6-liter engine.
- Super Beetle: This was the higher-end model and came with a more powerful 1.8-liter engine.
Colors:
-The Beetle was available in various colors, including red, blue, yellow, white, and green.
Wheels and Tires:
- It had 15-inch steel wheels with chrome hubcaps.
- The tires were bias-ply tires, which were standard at that time.
Interior Features:
- The 1974 Volkswagen Beetle had a simple and minimalist interior.
- It featured a black vinyl dashboard with a few basic gauges and controls.
- The seats were made of vinyl, and there were no head restraints.
- It had a rear bench seat.
- It also had a glove box and a small storage compartment under the dashboard.
Engine and Transmission:
- The standard Beetle was powered by a 1.6-liter air-cooled four-cylinder engine that produced 50 horsepower and 60 lb-ft of torque.
- The Super Beetle had a 1.8-liter air-cooled four-cylinder engine that produced 60 horsepower and 75 lb-ft of torque.
- Both engines were paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
