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Model Year 1982 "JEANSBUG"
(Special edition S704)
A new
Jeans edition, the "Jeans Bug" goes on sale in the spring 1982
(S704 Jeans Bug). As the whole production of Beetles since 1978, it was
constructed in Mexico, at the factory of Puebla and imported in Europe.
Mexican beetles have the particularity to have a rear window smaller than
the European models. It's the same rear window that the german versions
between 1965 and 1971. The rear valance is once again flat. Other
notorious modifications: the dual-circuit brakes system have a warning
light on the dashboard and the screenwhasher is now electric !
Approximately 1000 (*) Jeansbug were built and were sold
to the price of 9995 Deutchmark.
*(source:
"Mexico Kafer" book, Alexander Franc Storz)
Bodywork:
2 colors
available in 1982.
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| VW
paint code : LA3A Mars Rot |
VW
paint code :L90E Alpin weiss |
Declined
in two colors, Mars red and Alpine white, Jeans Bug receveid traditional
elements finished in black. It receives also a Jeans Bug logo on the rear
side panel and the engine cover. There is also a black and red stripes on
the door .
Interior/equipments:
The
upholstery is in blue cloth. Front seats have adjustable head restraints,
Backrest receives the traditional pocket and a leather Jeans patch is sewn
on to the side of the backrest. a Jetta gear lever have a Jeans logo.
Doors panels are in blue vinyl. The white headliner is a large model and
the dashboard is padded. JeansBug are equipped with a
"Salzgitter" radio.
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| M-codes
for S704 edition (Seen on a Swiss S704 - thanks to Jérôme Piguet) |
| M133: |
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| M183: |
Lap belts
for rear seats |
| M184: |
3 point
safety belt - front seat |
| M218: |
Wheel trim
rings |
| M258: |
Headrests
for front seats, adjustable. |
Wheels:
Standard
wheels with black hubcaps.
Chassis:
| Front
axle with torsion bars. |
| Brakes:
Dual-circuit brake, 4 drums. |
| wheelbase:
2400 mm. |
Chassis numbers:
11C000001 - 11C009836
Engine:
1200 / Identification letter: D
| Bore
(mm): 77 |
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| 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 |
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engine
numbers: D 1479925 (1st August 1981)
- D 1489760 (31 july 1982)
Electricity:
12 volts.
Booklet:
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| Germand
brochure
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April
1, 1983. Switzerland applied a new strict law on the noise of the exhaust
pipes. A lot of cars won't pass this test... of which the Volkswagen
Beetle ! March 31, 1983 the last Beetle was sold therefore in Switzerland.
It was a Alpin white Jeans bug registered BE 320637, this number
represented the number of Beetles sold in Switzerland since 1948 !
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| On the left, the
first Beetle sold in Switzerland in 1948. On the right the last
Helvetian Beetle... a beautiful Jeans Bug of 1982 ! the two
beetles are here with their respective owners.
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