# What Was The Top Speed Of The Original 1938 Volkswagen Beetle? - SlashGear

> What Was The Top Speed Of The Original 1938 Volkswagen Beetle? In February of 1939, the first production Kdf-Wagen debuted at the Berlin Motor Show. This bug-shaped oddity was equipped with a 22. 5 hp 0.

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- **Published:** 2026-07-07
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp
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