1961 Beetle
Type 1 · Sedan & Cabriolet · Type 1
12
Production Months
12
Paint Colors
8
Engine Codes
227
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| January | 3 628 283 |
| February | 3 701 251 |
| March | 3 780 308 |
| April | 3 860 285 |
| May | 3 919 200 |
| June | 4 000 004 |
| July | 4 020 589 |
| August | 4 090 311 |
| September | 4 165 011 |
| October | 4 245 397 |
| November | 4 321 188 |
| December | 4 400 051 |
Factory Colors (12)
Beryl greenL478
Sedan
BlackL41
Cabriolet · Sedan
Brunswick BlueL10018
Cabriolet
Gulf BlueL390
Cabriolet · Sedan
Jupiter greyL225
Standard
Pastel blueL391
Sedan · Cabriolet
Pearl whiteL87
Cabriolet · Sedan
Poppy RedL54
Cabriolet
Ruby RedL456
Sedan
Ruby redL456
Cabriolet
TurquoiseL380
Cabriolet · Sedan
Yukon YellowL10009
Cabriolet
Engine Options (8)
| Code | Displacement |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1200cc |
| 3 | 1200cc |
| 4 | 1200cc |
| 5 | 1200cc |
| 6 | 1200cc |
| 7 | 1200cc |
| 8 | 1200cc |
| 9 | 1200cc |
Upholstery (22)
Sedan
K359 Ice blue (M 134)
leatheretteP215Olive
clothP214Silver
clothP214Silver
clothP214Silver
clothP214Silver
clothK357Silver beige M 79
leatheretteK357Silver beige M79
leatheretteK358Soft beige M135
leatheretteP216Turquoise
clothP216Turquoise
clothStandard
K184Jupiter grey
leatheretteP135Medium grey
clothCabriolet
P215Olive
clothP214Silver
clothP214Silver
clothP214Silver
clothP214Silver
clothP214Silver
clothP216Turquoise
clothP216Turquoise
clothP216Turquoise
clothTrim & Interior (150)
armrest
KsK40Ice blue
SedanKsK40Ice blue
CabrioletKsK38Silver Beige
SedanKsK38Silver beige
CabrioletKsK38Silver beige
SedanKsK38Silver beige
CabrioletKsK39Soft beige
Sedanassist strap
Ks66Ice blue
SedanKs67Silver Beige
SedanKs67Silver beige
SedanKs67Silver beige
SedanFront Carpet
T121Honey brown
SedanT121Honey brown
CabrioletT119Malachite green
CabrioletT119Malachite green
SedanT120Olive
SedanT122Rock Grey
SedanT122Rock grey
CabrioletT122Rock grey
StandardRear Carpet
T122Rock Grey
Sedanconvertible headliner
V1
CabrioletV101
CabrioletV101
CabrioletV101
CabrioletV80
CabrioletV80
CabrioletV80
CabrioletV81
CabrioletV97H125 Ice blue
SedanV98H126 Silver beige
SedanV99H126 Silver beige
SedanV79Silver beige
CabrioletU133Silver beige
SedanConvertible Top
V99Beryl green
SedanV1Black
CabrioletV101Blue green
CabrioletV101Blue green
CabrioletV101Blue green
CabrioletV79Mouse grey
CabrioletV81Olive
CabrioletV97Pastel blue
SedanV98Pearl white
SedanV80Slate grey
CabrioletV80Slate grey
CabrioletV80Slate grey
Cabrioletconvertible top alternate
V100/V1 Silver grey or Black
CabrioletV79/V1 Mouse grey or Black
CabrioletV79/V1 Mouse grey or Black
CabrioletV79/V1 Mouse grey or Black
CabrioletV1Black
CabrioletV1Black
CabrioletV1Black
CabrioletV1Black
CabrioletV30Light green
CabrioletDoor Panel
KsK 38/34 Silver beige/Basalt grey
SedanKsK38/37 Silver beige/Sand stone
CabrioletKsK40/36 Ice blue/Turquoise
CabrioletKsK40Ice blue
SedanKsK38Silver beige
SedanKsk38Silver beige
CabrioletKsK39Soft beige
Sedandoor panel alternate
KsK 38/29 Silver beige/True red
SedanKsk34Basalt grey
CabrioletKsK35Nepal green
SedanKsK37Sand stone
SedanKsK36Turquoise
Sedandoor pillar
K359B Ice blue
SedanK357B Silver beige
SedanK357B Silver beige
SedanK357BSilver beige
Sedanfloor mat
Malachite green
CabrioletMalachite green
SedanOlive
SedanRock grey
SedanBlack
StandardHoney brown
CabrioletHoney brown
Sedangear brake lever
L467Basalt grey
SedanL467Basalt grey
CabrioletL41Black
StandardL396Hydrate green
SedanL396Hydrate green
CabrioletL383Nepal green
SedanL468Sand stone
CabrioletL468Sand stone
Sedangrab handle
Hydrate green
CabrioletHydrate green
SedanNepal green
SedanSand stone
SedanSand stone
CabrioletBasalt grey
CabrioletBasalt grey
SedanHeadliner
U134Ice blue
CabrioletU129Ice blue
SedanU133Silver beige
SedanU133Silver beige
StandardU135Silver beige
CabrioletU133Silver beige
SedanU133Silver beige
Sedanrim outer
L41Black
CabrioletL41Black
CabrioletL41Black
CabrioletL30Grey blue
StandardL287Opal white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL471Stone beige
SedanL286Turquoise white
Sedanrunning board mat
Sand stone
SedanBlack
CabrioletBlack
SedanBlack
StandardCitrous yellow
SedanGlacier blue
CabrioletGlacier blue
SedanSand beige
Cabrioletseat frame
L395Ice blue
CabrioletL395Ice blue
SedanL466Silver beige
CabrioletL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
StandardL466Silver beige
CabrioletL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
Sedansteering column
L467Basalt grey
CabrioletL467Basalt grey
SedanL41Black
StandardL396Hydrate green
CabrioletL396Hydrate green
SedanL383Nepal green
SedanL468Sand stone
CabrioletL468Sand stone
Sedansteering wheel
Basalt grey
CabrioletBasalt grey
SedanBlack
StandardHydrate green
CabrioletHydrate green
SedanNepal green
SedanSand stone
CabrioletSand stone
SedanSunroof Seal
V1Black
SedanV15Jupiter grey
StandardV97Pastel blue
Sedanwheel disc
L479Clay beige
CabrioletL479Clay beige
SedanK394Night blue
SedanL394Night blue
CabrioletL382Olive
SedanL82Silver white
StandardL464Slate
SedanL464Slate
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 |