1500 cc engine, 53hp. (1968 1600 cc went up to 57hp). Dual-spout air cleaner. "Volkswagen" added to rear deck. Squared-off looking rear hood. Rear bumper over-riders re-designed to clear new deck lid. Changed from 6 to 12 volt system in middle of year. Generator increased from 180 to 360 watts with change from 6 to 12 volts. Voltage regulator now mounted under rear seat instead of on generator. Wider swing axles provide wider track in rear. Clutch disk increased in size from 180 to 200 mm.
130 tooth (200mm) flywheel replaces 109 tooth (180mm) flywheel. Dual master cylinder brake system. Outside door handle has round push button. Recessed inside plastic door handles. Two-speed windshield wipers. Headlamp switch has "parking lights only" setting. Back-up lights. Single unit headlights. Locking buttons on doors. Driver armrest added. Door pocket only on drivers side. Slimmer outside chrome trim pieces. Left outside mirror becomes standard equipment. Z-Bar added to rear suspension in an attempt to improve handling. 12 Volt sticker inside left door frame in silver/red. First year Transistor radios. Last year for "plumber's bumpers." Last year for low back seats. Last year of the "classic Bugs." :-(The Bug is now sold but I've added 1000+ links to Air-Cooled Volkswagen web sites for your fun. The link button is 1/2 way down the page.
Jim