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Volkswagen Type 4 II

1972 – 1975 · GERMANY

The Volkswagen Type 4 was a compact/midsize family car produced by Volkswagen of Germany from 1968 to 1974 in two-door and four-door sedan as well as two-door station wagon body styles. It went through two generations: the 411 series (1968–1972) and the 412 series (1972–1974). Heinrich Nordhoff oversaw its design, and it was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 1968. Key Points: 1. **Manufacture and Market**: Produced by Volkswagen of Germany as a D-segment car from 1968 to 1974. 2. **Body Styles**: Available in two-door and four-door sedan, as well as two-door station wagon models. 3. **Generation**: Evolved through two generations: the 411 series (1968–1972) and the 412 series (1972–1974). 4. **Design and Styling**: Styled by Carrozzeria Pininfarina, the 411 was Volkswagen's largest passenger vehicle at the time. 5. **Engine and Layout**: Retained VW's signature air-cooled, rear-wheel-drive boxer engine, with a front/rear weight distribution of 45/55%. 6. **Engineering Innovations**: Introduced departures for the company, including a flat passenger area floor and suspension using control arms and MacPherson struts. 7. **Additional Variants**: While VW prototyped a notchback