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Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 Cabriolet





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Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from
ModelBeetle 2.0 CabrioletIssued until
SerieBeetleNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountry

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4129 mm / 162.6 in / 162.6 inTotal (curb) weight1329 kg / 2930 lb / 2930 lb
Width1721 mm / 67.8 in / 67.8 inDry weight
Height1502 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2516 mm / 99.1 in / 99.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1507 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 inTowing weight
Track rear1487 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.64  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.37Frontal area (A)2.20 m2 / 23.7 sq ft / 23.7 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.81 m2 / 8.8 sq ft / 8.8 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)20.2 kW / 27.5 hp / 27.5 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headsBore82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.8 mm / 3.65 in / 3.65 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.89
Fuel supplyMPFiEngine displacement1984 cm3 / 121.1 cu in / 121.1 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity496.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.268 cu in/cylinder / 30.268 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio10.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power84.3 kW / 114.6 hp / 114.6 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque172.0 Nm / 126.9 lbft / 126.9 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output83.1 kW / 113.0 bhp / 113.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output57.0 kW/l / 1.270 bhp/cu in / 1.270 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque86.69 Nm/l / 0.758 lbft/cu in / 0.758 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.84
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.24

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.90 s / 7.90 s / 7.90 sTop (maximal) speed184 km/h / 114 mph / 114 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio85.03 kW/ton / 115.61 bhp/ton / 115.61 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h11.70 s / 11.70 s / 11.70 sFuel consumption, City (urban)12.0 l/100km / 23.5 mi/UK gal / 19.6 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)6.9 l/100km / 40.9 mi/UK gal / 34.1 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)8.8 l/100km / 32.1 mi/UK gal / 26.7 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions211 g/km / 339 g/mi / 339 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.ARB.Suspension rearTBAx.TA.CS.ARB.
Wheels front6J x 15Wheels rear6J x 15
Tyres front195/65 R 15 HTyres rear195/65 R 15 H
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter front280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 inBrake diameter rear232 mm / 9.1 in / 9.1 in

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 Cabriolet

 
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