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(1999 model)
3-door 4-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHC, 1967 cm3 / 120.0 cu in / 120.0 cu in, 86.0 kW / 115.3 hp / 115.3 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 172.0 N·m / 126.9 lb·ft / 126.9 lb·ft @ 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm, front wheel drive, 185 km/h / 115 mph / 115 mph top speed, consumption 6.2 l/100km / 45.6 mpg-UK / 37.9 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | New Beetle 2.0 | Issued until | |
| Serie | New Beetle | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 769 l / 27.16 cu ft / 27.16 cu ft |
| Length | 4090 mm / 161.0 in / 161.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1274 kg / 2809 lb / 2809 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Load capacity | 376 kg / 829 lb / 829 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2340 mm / 92.1 in / 92.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1650 kg / 3638 lb / 3638 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 1000 kg / 2205 lb / 2205 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.21 m2 / 23.7 sq ft / 23.7 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.8 mm / 3.65 in / 3.65 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.89 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 1967 cm3 / 120.0 cu in / 120.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 496.07 cm3/cylinder / 30.272 cu in/cylinder / 30.272 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHC | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 86.0 kW / 115.3 hp / 115.3 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 172.0 N·m / 126.9 lb·ft / 126.9 lb·ft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 34.4 kW / 46.1 hp / 46.1 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 43.7 kW/l / 0.961 bhp/cu in / 0.961 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 87.4 N·m/l / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph / 115 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 91.8 kW/ton / 69.6 bhp/ton / 69.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 6.2 l/100km / 45.6 mpg-UK / 37.9 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 161 g/km / 259 g/mi / 259 g/mi | |
| Range | 887 km / 551 mi / 551 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 180/60-R14 | Tyres rear | |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0
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