1960 Beetle
Type 1 · Sedan & Cabriolet · Type 1
12
Production Months
17
Paint Colors
3
Engine Codes
227
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| January | 2 862 052 |
| February | 2 922 174 |
| March | 2 988 365 |
| April | 3 048 367 |
| May | 3 115 196 |
| June | 3 178 360 |
| July | 3 204 566 |
| August | 3 267 185 |
| September | 3 355 847 |
| October | 3 405 533 |
| November | 3 478 068 |
| December | 3 551 044 |
Factory Colors (17)
AlabasterL473
Cabriolet
Alaska WhiteL10017
Cabriolet
ArcticL363
Sedan
BlackL41
Sedan · Cabriolet
Brunswick BlueL10018
Cabriolet
Ceramic greenL419
Sedan
Flint greyL440
Sedan
Indian RedL451
Sedan
Indigo blueL436
Sedan
Jade greenL349
Sedan · Cabriolet
Jupiter greyL225
Standard
Mango GreenL346
Sedan
Paprika redL452
Cabriolet
Rock greyL264
Cabriolet
Sargasso greenL445
Cabriolet
Slate blueL361
Cabriolet
Yukon YellowL10009
Cabriolet
Engine Options (3)
| Code | Displacement |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1200cc |
| 3 | 1200cc |
| 4 | 1200cc |
Upholstery (20)
Sedan
P136Dust green
clothP136Dust green
clothP136Dust green
clothP137Fur grey
clothP137Fur grey
clothP138Water blue
clothP138Water blue
clothP138Water blue
clothCabriolet
P136Dust green
clothP136Dust green
clothP136Dust green
clothP136Dust green
clothP137Fur grey
clothP137Fur grey
clothP137Fur grey
clothP138Water blue
clothP138Water blue
clothP138Water blue
clothStandard
K184Jupiter grey
leatheretteP135Medium grey
clothTrim & Interior (184)
armrest
KsK22Green-grey
CabrioletKsK26Light green
CabrioletKsK26Light green
CabrioletKsK26Light green
SedanKsK26Light green
SedanKsK28Steel grey
SedanKsK28Steel grey
CabrioletKsK28Steel grey
SedanKsK28Steel grey
SedanKsK27Stone beige
SedanKsK27Stone beige
CabrioletKsK27Stone beige
CabrioletKsK27Stone beige
CabrioletKsK27Stone beige
Sedanassist strap
Ks26Light beige
SedanKs26Light beige
SedanKs26Light beige
SedanKs26Light beige
SedanKs27Light grey
SedanKs27Light grey
SedanKs27Light grey
SedanFront Carpet
T109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
StandardRear Carpet
T109Anthracite
SedanT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
Standardconvertible headliner
V81
CabrioletV1
CabrioletV3
CabrioletV30
CabrioletV78
CabrioletV79
CabrioletV80
CabrioletV80
CabrioletV80/??
CabrioletV3Gree
CabrioletH109Grey
StandardH123Light beige
SedanH123Light beige
SedanH123Light beige
SedanH123Light beige
SedanH124Light grey
SedanH124Light grey
SedanH124Light grey
SedanConvertible Top
V80/?? Slate grey or Dark blue
CabrioletV1Black
CabrioletV3Gree Green
CabrioletV3Green
CabrioletV30Light Green
CabrioletV79Mouse grey
CabrioletV81Olive
CabrioletV78Red brown
CabrioletV80Slate grey
CabrioletV80Slate grey
Cabrioletconvertible top alternate
V79/V1 Mouse grey or Black
CabrioletV1/V81 Black or Olive green
CabrioletV3/V1 Green or Black
CabrioletV3/V1 Green or Black
CabrioletV79/V1 Mouse grey or Black
CabrioletV79/V1 Mouse grey or Black
CabrioletV1Black
CabrioletV1Black
CabrioletV1Black
CabrioletV79Mouse grey
CabrioletDoor Panel
KsK28/25 Steel grey/Water blue
SedanKsK 27/29 Stone beige/True red
CabrioletKsk27/24 Stone beige/True red
SedanKsK22Green-grey
CabrioletKsK26Light green
SedanKsK26Light green
CabrioletKsK26Light green
CabrioletKsK26Light green
SedanKsK28Steel grey
CabrioletKsK28Steel grey
SedanKsK28Steel grey
SedanKsK27Stone beige
SedanKsK27Stone beige
CabrioletKsK27Stone beige
Cabrioletdoor panel alternate
KsK23Dust green
CabrioletKsK23Dust green
CabrioletKsK23Dust green
SedanKsK23Dust green
SedanKsK30Grey-green
CabrioletKsK24True red
SedanKsK24True red
CabrioletKsK29True red
CabrioletKsK25Water blue
SedanKsK25Water blue
CabrioletKsK25water blue
Sedandoor pillar
K185B Light beige
SedanK185B Light beige
SedanK185B Light beige
SedanK186B Light grey
SedanK186B Light grey
SedanK186B Light grey
SedanK185BLight beige
SedanHeadliner
U127Beige
CabrioletU111Grey
StandardU125Light beige
CabrioletU125Light beige
CabrioletU125Light beige
CabrioletU125Light beige
CabrioletU125Light beige
SedanU125Light beige
SedanU125Light beige
CabrioletU125Light beige
SedanU125Light beige
SedanU126Light grey
SedanU126Light grey
SedanU126Light grey
SedanU126Light grey
Cabrioletrim outer
L41Black
SedanL30Grey-blue
StandardL439Mixture blue
SedanL439Mixture blue
SedanL438Rim blue
SedanL441Rim green
SedanL471Stone beige
SedanL442Swamp green
Sedanrunning board mat
Black
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
StandardBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletSunroof Seal
V70Artic
SedanV1Black
SedanV72Ceramic green
SedanV71Flint grey
SedanV69Indigo blue
SedanV73Jade green
SedanV15Jupiter grey
StandardV31Light grey
Sedanwheel disc
L477Brown
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
CabrioletL87Pearl white
CabrioletL87Pearl white
CabrioletL87Pearl white
CabrioletL87Pearl white
CabrioletL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
CabrioletL82Silver white
StandardL471Stone beige
SedanL437White blue
SedanL437White blue
SedanL437White blue
SedanL437White-blue
CabrioletFactory Option Codes (227)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| M1 | Chrome bumpers, hub caps, tail pipes, front flashing indicators, hood and door handles; additionally with moldings and p… |
| M1 | Torsion bar front axle and swing type rear axle instead of suspension struts and double joint rear axle from Chassis No.… |
| M2 | US Equipment |
| M2 | Sealed beam headlights |
| M3 | Column mounted ignition and speedometer pod without ignition key Forums thread |
| M4 | Spare tire and tube (no wheel) Seen on Swedish '51 |
| M4 | 4-speed manual transmission with double-joint axle from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 119 … |
| M5 | Saxomat; 34 bhp engine from Engine No. 5 000 001 up to 9 800 000 from Engine No. D 0 000 001 up to D 0 095 049 from Engi… |
| M6 | Front axle support and reinforced rear torsion bars from Chassis No. 110 2141 186 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 11… |
| M7 | Unknown Seen on Swedish '51, Swedish '53, Irish '53 and RHD London-delivered Beetles |
| M8 | Without battery Seen on '54 Cabriolet Seen on '59 Cabriolet |
| M9 | Unknown - Yellow taillights? Seen on '50 Deluxe, '52 Sedan, '53 Sedan, Portugal '51 11C, and Ireland '53 |
| M9 | Automatic transmission; 37 bhp engine from Engine No. E 0 015 982 up to E 0 020 100 from Engine No. E 0 020 101 up to E … |
| M10 | Unknown Seen on '50 Deluxe, '54 Cabriolet, Portugal '51 11C, and '52/'53/'54 Sedans |
| M12 | Exhaust Emissions Indicator from Chassis No. 115 2000 001 up to 115 2600 000 from Chassis No. 115 2000 001 up to 117 220… |
| M14 | "Volkswagen" instead of VW 1300 and VW 1500 from Chassis No. 116 000 001 |
| M17 | Lap safety belt mounting points up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300 |
| M18 | Larger reflectors in the brake/indicator light |
| M19 | Without headlamp flasher from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 118 1016 100 from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 119 1200 000 |
| M20 | Speedometer in miles |
| M21 | Both doors lockable from outside from Chassis No. 5 888 185 up to 6 502 399 from Chassis No. 115 000 001 up to 117 999 0… |
| M22 | Sealed-beam headlight (angled) With emergency light system up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300 |
| M23 | Comprising: M 227: sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marking lights, red taillights, padded instrume… |
| M26 | Activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No 110 2000 001 |
| M27 | Lap belt retracting fixture from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 |
| M27 | Compliance with US (west coast) exhaust emission standards from Chassis No. 112 2000 001 |
| M30 | Headlamp flasher with simultaneous license plate illumination |
| M32 | Brake/indicator light up to Chassis No. 4 010 994 |
| M32 | Lockable fuel tank cap |
| M34 | Parking lamp warning light side-mounted flashing indicators and rear reflectors from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 116 1… |
| M35 | Unknown Seen on Portugal '51 11C |
| M37 | Without emergency light system |
| M38 | Without front passenger seat Seen on '69 Beetle |
| M39 | Without rear bench and backrest |
| M40 | Speedometer with fuel gauge from Chassis No. 112 2000 001 |
| M42 | Complies with Belgian market regulations |
| M42 | Tires for re-export to foreign customer, duty-free |
| M44 | Whitewall tires for re-export to foreign customer, duty-free |
| M46 | Side mounted flashing indicators up to Chassis No. 116 463 102 and from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M47 | Back-up light from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M48 | Police interior, dark green panels and perforated vinyl seats |
| M49 | Unknown Seen on Irish '53 |
| M50 | Dual circuit brake warning light from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 |
| M50 | Short distance interference for wiper motor |
| M52 | 37 bhp engine and equalizer spring from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 40 bhp engine and equalizer spring fr… |
| M53 | Cloth upholstery instead of leatherette from Chassis No. 119 000 001 |
| M54 | Lockable glove compartment lid from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M55 | Steering lock with ignition starter switch from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 119 1200 000 M 055 (117 000 001 - 119 1 20… |
| M55 | Thermostat controlled flap in lid in the back From 114 2 000 001 to 134 2 000 001 |
| M58 | Bumper guards with rubber facings |
| M58 | Overriders front and rear from Chassis No. 110 2000 001 |
| M59 | Gearshift lock up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300 Thermostat-controlled carburetor pre-heating 37 bhp engine from Engine No.… |
| M60 | Eberspacher heater |
| M61 | Unknown Seen on 1967 Beetle built in Belgium for the Britain market |
| M62 | Water container with decreased air capacity and additional air hose; additional rear view mirror, outer, right, convex |
| M63 | Unknown Seen on '52 Sedan |
| M67 | 77 amp hour battery, 6 V up to Chassis No. 117 999 000 from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M68 | Unknown Seen on '52/'53 Sedan |
| M73 | Unknown Seen on Irish '53 |
| M74 | Mud flaps rear |
| M79 | Upholstery, Stone Beige/Fur Grey |
| M79 | Seats upholstered in perforated vinyl |
| M79 | Upholstery, Grey/Blue |
| M80 | Disc brakes instead of drum brakes from Chassis No. 119 000 001 |
| M82 | Front indicators with lateral light diffusion from Chassis No. 116 463 103 up to 117 999 000 |
| M82 | Mounting parts for first aid kit from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 |
| M83 | Unknown Seen on '54 Sedan |
| M83 | Warning triangle |
| M86 | VW 1200 (without equalizer spring) from Chassis No. 117 483 306 up to 117 999 000 |
| M87 | 37 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from … |
| M88 | 34 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from … |
| M89 | Laminated windshield glass |
| M93 | Hinged quarter windows |
| M94 | Handle for rear hood, lockable |
| M95 | VW-Radio Wolfsburg |
| M96 | Blaupunkt Radio Hamburg |
| M96 | Blaupunkt Radio Frankfurt |
| M97 | AM/FM Radio Blaupunkt |
| M97 | VW Radio Emden |
| M98 | VW-Radio Ingolstadt |