Model year 1975  (special edition S744)

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In October 74, The third production of Jeans ( S744 Jeans III, models 111 and 112 ) receives the modifications brought to the Beetle for the model year 1975. the front indicators disappears of the summit of the fenders to come on the front bumper, new headlights, the rear valance is now curved. As its eldest of 1974, Jeans 75 have elements finished in black with exception of the exterior mirror and receive on the side of the car, the same black adhesive stripe with the motif "Jeans".  

the production of the beetle ends July 1st, 1974 at 11h19 from the factory of Wolfsburg. 11 916 519 beetles have been built there since 1945. the Beetle is now produced in the Hanover, Emdens and Brussels factories

 

Bodywork :
3 colors in 1975.

VW paint code : L20B Leucht Orange

VW paint code : L28N Orange

VW paint code : L16M Tunis Gelb


Equipments :

Jeans 75 are equipped of: H4 halogens headlights, a padded dash, heated rear window and a rear fog light . 

Wheels:

4½J X 15 Lemmertz "GT" wheels. 


Interior:

Most models receive a padded dashboard. The headliner is a white short model, the sun visors are white too. It seems that all Jeans 75 don't have been equipped of seats with head rests.

 

Blue doors panels Blue cloth jeans, with yellow sewings Seats with head rests


Mechanical:

Chassis:
Front axle with torsion bars.  
Brakes: Dual-circuit brake, 4 drums. 
wheelbase: 2400 mm. 

 

Chassis numbers: month per month to know the approximate date of construction of your Jeans beetle
October 1974
chassis :  115 2 028 300 -> 115 2 049 312
November 1974
chassis :  115 2 049 313 -> 115 2 120 504
December 1974
chassis :  115 2 120 505 -> 115 2 143 743
January 1975
chassis :  115 2 143 744 -> 115 2 171 603
February 1975
chassis :  115 2 171 604 -> 115 2 187 424
March 1975
chassis :  115 2 171 604 -> 115 2 187 424
April 1975
chassis :  115 2 204 330 -> 115 2 231 711
May 1975
chassis :  115 2 231 712 -> 115 2 248 549
June 1975
chassis :  115 2 248 550 -> 115 2 259 792
July 1975
chassis :   115 2 259 793 -> 115 2 266 092

Engine: 1200 / Identification letter: D

Bore (mm): 77   
Stroke (mm): 64
Effective capacity (cm3): 1192
Compression ratio: 7,0
Maximum power: 34 hp at 3600 rpm
Maximum torque: 84 Nm at 2000 rpm

Engine numbers:

D 1284227  (1st August 1974) - D 1347142 (31 july 1975)

 

Electricity: 12 volts system, with alternator.


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