Designed by Ferdinand Porsche during his days at Daimler-Benz AG, this small buggy was he first Beetle prototype.
Unveiled at the Berlin Car Show in February 1934, this small car was quick at making an impression but failed to register high sales due its rear engine layout which made it highly unbalanced with 75% of its mass supported by the rear axle. The uneven weight distribution combined with a rear-wheel drive made the car particularly difficult to handle. Despite this setback, the small coupe was powerful enough for a car in its class thanks to its straight 4-cylinder 1.3L petrol unit capable of 26 hp and a top speed of 57 mph (92 kmh).