Unknown displacement
Air-cooled
Engine code unknown.
- Power
- N/A
- Fuel
- Unknown
Engineering.
The air-cooled flat-four that powered the 1978 Beetle. Simple, reliable, and endlessly modifiable.
Valuation Resources
Research current market values for the 1978 Beetle
Hagerty Valuation Tools
Industry-standard classic car values
Bring a Trailer Results
Recent auction prices
TheSamba Classifieds
Current listings & asking prices
Buying tip: Condition is everything. A rusty "project" can cost more to restore than buying a finished car. Check heater channels, floor pans, and battery tray first.
Reference and Review
Use retained catalog and code references as a starting point for researching your 1978 Beetle. Applicability remains under review; VWX does not authenticate vehicles.