Porsche Type 60 Concept V3 - 1936
Replica - the original model was destroyed after the tests.
The Volkswagen V3 prototype made by Porsche was the model ultimately used for the Beetle concept.
In 1935/36, Porsche built various Volkswagen prototypes with different engine concepts. Test car n°3 (V3) was found to be most suitable and was used for the first comprehensive road tests.
985 cc
Flat 4
23,5 hp
Vmax : 100 km/h
Autostadt
Wolfsburg
Deuschland - Germany
November 2012
Porsche Type 60 Concept V3 - 1936
Replica - the original model was destroyed after the tests.
The Volkswagen V3 prototype made by Porsche was the model ultimately used for the Beetle concept.
In 1935/36, Porsche built various Volkswagen prototypes with different engine concepts. Test car n°3 (V3) was found to be most suitable and was used for the first comprehensive road tests.
985 cc
Flat 4
23,5 hp
Vmax : 100 km/h
Autostadt
Wolfsburg
Deuschland - Germany
November 2012