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1978 VW Beetle 2118

The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle is part of the Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1 1975-1978 period and represents the later style of the classic air-cooled VW Beetle. With its fuel-injected air-cooled flat-four engine, ball-joint front suspension, IRS rear suspension, larger front turn signals, round taillight lenses, high-back front seats, paddle-style door handles, detachable headrests, larger late-style bumpers, and late Beetle body details, the 1978 VW Beetle is a key model for vintage Volkswagen enthusiasts and restorers.

This page groups parts for the 1978 VW Beetle Sedan, Convertible, and Ragtop/Sunroof variants, depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1978 Volkswagen Beetle parts and accessories, including engine parts, fuel injection parts, brake parts, suspension parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, exterior parts, running board parts, lighting parts, bumpers, wheels, seat parts, and vintage VW restoration components.

Browse parts for your 1978 VW Beetle and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a driver, replacing worn original parts, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.

More about the 1978 VW Beetle

Factory-style details

  • Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1
  • Fuel-injected air-cooled flat-four engine
  • Ball-joint front suspension
  • IRS rear suspension
  • Larger front turn signals
  • Round taillight lenses
  • High-back front seats
  • Paddle-style door handles
  • Detachable headrests
  • Larger late-style bumpers
  • 9mm running board molding

1978 Beetle notes

  • Final year of the 1975-1978 Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1 period shown in this guide
  • 1978 falls within the fuel-injected Beetle period
  • 1978 falls within the 1977-1978 detachable headrest period
  • 1978 falls within the 1977-1978 seat lever location period, with the lever moved to the side of the backrest
  • 1978 falls within the 1973-1978 round taillight lens period
  • 1978 falls within the 1968-1978 paddle-style door handle period
  • 1978 falls within the 1973-1978 9mm running board molding period
  • Body, trim, engine, fuel system, lighting, seating, suspension, bumper, wheel, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, and transmission type
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