What type of car is a Volkswagen Beetle?

The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, [a] is a small car produced by the German company Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003. [b] One of the most iconic cars in automotive history, the Beetle is noted for its distinctive shape.

When was the Volkswagen Beetle made?

In 1934 Ferdinand Porsche created a design for the "People's Car," otherwise knows as Volkswagen. The first prototype in 1935 came equipped with a 700cc air-cooled 4-cylinder engine, and produced a healthy 22.5 horsepower. This 1937 version of the Beetle was one of 30 prototypes built, according to Volkswagen.

Why was the 1931-1945 Volkswagen Beetle so popular?

The 1931-1945 Volkswagen Beetle represented the first generation of the enduring little car whose history is rife with irony, intrigue, and surprise. Interrupted by World War II, the 1931-1945 Volkswagen Beetle designs never saw high-volume commercial production.