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(2004 model)
3-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1388 cm3 / 84.7 cu in / 84.7 cu in, 55.0 kW / 73.8 hp / 73.8 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 126.0 N·m / 92.9 lb·ft / 92.9 lb·ft @ 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | New Beetle Convertible | 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 | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 201 l / 7.10 cu ft / 7.10 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4090 mm / 161.0 in / 161.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1260 kg / 2778 lb / 2778 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2510 mm / 98.8 in / 98.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| 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 | 1.63 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal area (A) | 2.22 m2 / 23.9 sq ft / 23.9 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.89 m2 / 9.6 sq ft / 9.6 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 22.1 kW / 29.6 hp / 29.6 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.6 mm / 2.98 in / 2.98 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.01 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 1388 cm3 / 84.7 cu in / 84.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 347.48 cm3/cylinder / 21.205 cu in/cylinder / 21.205 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 55.0 kW / 73.8 hp / 73.8 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 126.0 N·m / 92.9 lb·ft / 92.9 lb·ft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 22.0 kW / 29.5 hp / 29.5 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 39.6 kW/l / 0.871 bhp/cu in / 0.871 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 90.8 N·m/l / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 59.5 kW/ton / 45.1 bhp/ton / 45.1 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| 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 | 195/65-R15 | Tyres rear | 195/65-R15 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
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