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Below are the technical specifications for the 1302
and 1303 Super Beetles. Due to the diverse amount of countries where
the Beetle was sold, the specifications on your Beetle could be completely
different. These specifications apply mostly for European and US cars.
It is important to note that with most previous VW's the model number
signified the size of the engine installed in the car. The numbering
strategy strayed somewhat with the Super Beetle models, where a VW
1302 could have either a 1200, 1300 or 1600 engine, with the same
applying for the 1303.
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The 1302 was the basic version of the Super Beetle, with a
1300 engine and drum brakes up front. It also lacked some
of the interior trim of the more expensive versions, and could
be ordered with the 1200 engine. The 1302S had a 1600 engine,
disc brakes up front and some minor accesories and interior
trim items not found on the 1302. The 1302LS was basically
the same as the 1302S with extra trim items, such as a padded
dash, rear heated window etc. 
The 1303 also came in 1200, 1300 basic, 1600 (S), and luxury
models (LS). There were minor technical differences between
the 1302 and the 1303, but the biggest difference can be seen
externally; it has a panoramic (bulgy) windscreen, the bonnet
doesn't come as far up towards the windscreen and some other
minor body modifications. Also for the first time, the Beetle
got a 'real' plastic dashboard and more modern looking interior.
There were some minor improvements to the suspension to make
the car handle better and the later cars came with fuel injection
to meet the stricter US emissions standards.