1978 VW Super Beetle 4168
The 1978 VW Super Beetle is best known in the North American market as a Super Beetle Convertible, carrying forward the late 1303 curved windshield design. With its MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs, IRS rear suspension, fuel-injected air-cooled flat-four engine, rack-and-pinion steering, round “elephant foot” taillights, heavier late-style bumpers, detachable headrests, and convertible-specific trim and top details, the 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible is a key late-model air-cooled VW.
This page groups parts for the 1978 VW Super Beetle Convertible, depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle parts and accessories, including engine parts, fuel injection parts, brake parts, MacPherson strut front suspension parts, IRS rear suspension parts, steering parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, convertible top parts, exterior parts, lighting parts, bumpers, wheels, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1978 VW Super Beetle and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a driver, replacing worn original parts, restoring a late Beetle Convertible, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1978 VW Super Beetle
Factory-style details
- Super Beetle Convertible, 1303-style body
- Curved windshield
- MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs
- IRS rear suspension with CV joints
- Fuel-injected air-cooled flat-four engine
- Rack-and-pinion steering
- Round “elephant foot” taillights
- Heavier late-style bumpers
- Detachable headrests
- Convertible-specific body and top details
1978 Super Beetle notes
- 1978 Super Beetle availability in North America is generally associated with the Convertible
- 1978 continues the 1303 curved windshield Super Beetle Convertible layout
- 1978 falls within the fuel-injected late Beetle period
- 1978 continues the rack-and-pinion steering used on later Super Beetles
- 1978 falls within the detachable headrest period
- 1978 continues the late round taillight, heavier bumper, and paddle-style door handle layout
- Convertible top, seals, body trim, and interior parts can differ from Sedan models
- Body, trim, engine, fuel system, lighting, seating, suspension, steering, bumper, wheels, and electrical details can vary by production date and market
