Chrome exhaust valve stems. Installed the activated charcoal filter for the gas tank fumes. Solex 34 PICT-3 carburetor. Pressed-in engine mounting nut on the left side of case. New clutch throw-out assembly and ball bearing.
Headlights go off when the ignition is off.
First year of super beetle. It has McPherson struts and bigger front brakes. Different camshaft with four rivets instead three holding camshaft gear. Seperate wiring harness added for VW Computer Analysis system. 1972 Air intake slots on rear hood increased from two to four.