The VW Beetle was the plan of Adolf Hitler. The government of Germany was having a problem where many people were unemployed. Hitler came up with an idea to build roads (autobahns) and cars to drive on them. He planned to build a car Volkswagen (meaning people’s car).This car would be mass-produced to bring down costs and will we be affordable to all. Hitler and the Nazi party at the time were still not in power. As soon as he gained power he raised his plans on this idea of the autobahn and Volkswagen. In 1939 the first Volkswagen was born. The Second World War stopped production.
Hitler gave the Ferdinand Porsche the important task to design the car. But laid down some criteria. 1. The car must have a max speed of 62mph 2. Have a fuel consumption of 42 miles per gallon 3. Must have an air cooling engine 4. Must be able to transport 2 adults and 3 kids
This car has really stood the test of time.