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Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 Cabriolet

Brief specs of Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 Cabriolet

2-door 5-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1390 cm3 / 84.8 cu in / 84.8 cu in, 55.2 kW / 74.0 hp / 74.0 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, 160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph top speed, consumption 7.1 l/100km / 39.8 mpg-UK / 33.1 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from
ModelBeetle 1.4 CabrioletIssued until
SerieBeetleNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

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) weight1276 kg / 2813 lb / 2813 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 / 8.7 sq ft / 8.7 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)20.1 kW / 27.0 hp / 27.0 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headsBore76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.6 mm / 2.98 in / 2.98 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.01
Fuel supplyMPFiEngine displacement1390 cm3 / 84.8 cu in / 84.8 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity347.50 cm3/cylinder / 21.206 cu in/cylinder / 21.206 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power55.2 kW / 74.0 hp / 74.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque126.0 N·m / 92.9 lb·ft / 92.9 lb·ft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)38.6 kW / 51.7 hp / 51.7 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output39.7 kW/l / 0.873 bhp/cu in / 0.873 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque90.7 N·m/l / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.85
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.53

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)10.30 s / 10.30 s / 10.30 sTop (maximal) speed160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio58.0 kW/ton / 43.9 bhp/ton / 43.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h15.60 s / 15.60 s / 15.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mpg-UK / 24.8 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)5.8 l/100km / 48.7 mpg-UK / 40.6 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.1 l/100km / 39.8 mpg-UK / 33.1 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions170 g/km / 274 g/mi / 274 g/mi
  Range775 km / 481 mi / 481 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearTorsion bar axle, Trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front6J x 15Wheels rear6J x 15
Tyres front195/65 R 15 TTyres rear195/65 R 15 T
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 inBrake diameter rear232 mm / 9.1 in / 9.1 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 Cabriolet

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