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| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1958 model)
5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, 1190 cm3 / 72.6 cu in / 72.6 cu in, 29.0 kW / 38.9 hp / 38.9 hp @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1958 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Beetle | Issued until | |
| Serie | Beetle | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 5 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4070 mm / 160.2 in / 160.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 740 kg / 1631 lb / 1631 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1560 mm / 61.4 in / 61.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1560 mm / 61.4 in / 61.4 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | Gross (max.) weight | ||
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.07 m2 / 22.3 sq ft / 22.3 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 | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 1190 cm3 / 72.6 cu in / 72.6 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | ||
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | ||
| Sump | Max. output power | 29.0 kW / 38.9 hp / 38.9 hp at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | at | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 11.6 kW / 15.6 hp / 15.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 24.4 kW/l / 0.536 bhp/cu in / 0.536 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 52.7 kW/ton / 39.9 bhp/ton / 39.9 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 | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Beetle
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