Volkswagen Type 3 1600 L

Volkswagen Type 3 1600 L
Volkswagen
1967 Production Car
Germany
Engine
1.6L Naturally-Aspirated F4
65 bhp (48 kW), 87 lb⋅ft (118 N·m)
Layout
Rear-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
4-speed Transmission
Weight
2116 lbs (960 kg)
37%F/63%R
0.031 hp/lb (0.051 kW/kg)

"In its early days, Volkswagen naming conventions were nearly as elementary as its vehicle designs. The Type 1 was, of course, the phenomenal Beetle; the Type 2 the famed VW Bus. The Type 3 actually represented three models: the Fastback, the Squareback, and this classic three-box design, the Notchback. All were largely based on the body on chassis, rear-engine design of the famed Type 1 with some key differences. The flat-four cylinder in the Type 3 is known as the “pancake” engine due to its low profile that allowed for more luggage space. The front suspension incorporated transverse torsion bars and the motor and transaxle had their own subframe as well which delivered less interior vibration. Type 3s are getting harder and harder to find these days with the “Notch” being the rarest of all. Take a trip back in time in this capsule of Volkswagen innovation."

—Official description

The 1967 Volkswagen Type 3 1600 L - abbreviated as "VW Notchback" - is a rear-wheel drive compact car by Volkswagen.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 7 as part of the Totino's Car Pack, and as a seasonal reward in Forza Horizon 4 since the Series 12 update.

Synopsis

The Volkswagen Type 3 is a larger upmarket variant of the Volkswagen Beetle that began production in 1961. It debuted as a two-door notchback car that was complemented by many body styles such as a two-door fastback and two-door "squareback" station wagon in the following production years. The notchback, which is featured in the Forza series, was made available to the European and Canadian market. It was replaced in 1973 by the Volkswagen Passat.

Characterized by a ponton body, the Type 3 offers more interior space and luggage room than the Beetle, featuring a large trunk at both front and rear. Its "Typ 126" air-cooled engine with 1584 cc (1.6 liter) displacement produces 65 hp (48 kW) that makes the Type 3 the most powerful air-cooled Volkswagen in the Forza series.

Statistics

	Speed 3.6 Handling 4.0 Acceleration 3.8 Braking 3.8 Common	E 189
Required DLC: Requires the Totino's Car Pack
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer for 28,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Vintage Sport Coupe Collection Tier: Tier 1 - Common (+50) Speed: Top Speed: 96.2 mph  (154.8 km/h) 1/4 Mile: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 18.082 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): Failed! Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 122.7 ft (37.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): Failed! Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.00 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.93 g

	Speed 4.6 Handling 4.5 Acceleration 3.8 Launch 5.6 Braking 4.5	D 153
Unlock Requirements Hard-to-Find: A "Hard-to-Find" vehicle that can not be purchased from the Autoshow Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal: This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: Series 19 (Winter) for 450 FP Series 43 (Winter) for 599 FP Series 56 (Winter) for 599 FP Festival Playlist: Series 12 (Autumn) - "Racing Through The Years - 60s" championship Series 15 (Winter) - "Magic Number" championship Series 30 (Winter) - 50% season completion Series 42 (Autumn) - "Racing Through the Years - 60s" championship Series 45 (Winter) - "Magic Number" championship Series 54 (Autumn) - "Racing Through the Years - 60s" championship Series 57 (Winter) - "Magic Number" championship
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Cult Cars Value: 250,000 CR Rarity: Common Speed: Top Speed: 96.0 mph  (154.5 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 18.020 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): Failed! Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 197.1 ft (60.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): Failed! Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.70 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.70 g

Conversions

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	AWD
	AWD

	Conversion - Aspiration
	Single Turbo Positive-Displacement Supercharger
	Single Turbo Positive-Displacement Supercharger

Trivia

• The Type 3 has whitewall tires in Forza Motorsport 7 but black tire sidewalls in Forza Horizon 4.

Gallery

Forza Motorsport 7
Front

Forza Motorsport 7
Rear

Forza Horizon 4
Front

Forza Horizon 4
Rear

Promotional

Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4
Racing Through The Years - 60s

Forzavista

Engine
Forza Horizon 4

Trunk
Forza Horizon 4

Interior
Forza Horizon 4

Dashboard
Forza Horizon 4