Smiths 80mm Tachometer — 0-6000 RPM, Black Dial / Chrome Bezel

Smiths Industries tachometer in classic British styling — period-correct RPM instrumentation for VW restoration. Made in the UK for accurate engine speed display.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 (Beetle): All years
• VW Karmann Ghia: All years

Why Choose Smiths?

Smiths Industries has built automotive instrumentation in Britain for nearly a century — originally as OE supplier to Jaguar, Triumph, MG, and the rest of the classic British marques. Today the Smiths instrument range remains the gold standard for restorers who want their dashboards to look the way they did when the car left the factory.

Key Features & Benefits

• Period-correct British styling: clean dial face and the distinctive Smiths typeface.
• RPM monitoring: works with points-style or modern electronic ignition (single coil, 4-cylinder).
• Restoration-ready: ideal for restorations and custom builds that call for period-correct instrumentation.
• Made in the UK.

Technical Specifications

• Part #: 14-1109-0
• Size: 80mm
• Range: 0-6000 RPM
• Dial: Black
• Bezel: Chrome
• UPC: 707924551129
• Origin: Made in the UK

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this fit a VW Type 1? Yes — it is confirmed for VW Type 1 (Beetle) — All years and VW Karmann Ghia — All years.
• What's the part number? Part number 14-1109-0. UPC 707924551129.
• What size is it? 80mm.
• What are the key specs? Size: 80mm. Range: 0-6000 RPM. Dial: Black. Bezel: Chrome.
• What brand is it? It is a Smiths part. Made in the UK.

Installation

• Connects to the standard ignition coil negative terminal (4-cylinder, single coil) for accurate engine speed display.

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