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Volkswagen Beetle

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.50 mm × 75.60 mm 3.01 in × 2.98 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.4 litre 1390 cc (84.823 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 74 PS (73.0 bhp) (54.4 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 9.60 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 14.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.30 s
Standing km 35.60 s
Top speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Fuel consumption 9.3/5.7/7.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 168.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 62.99 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 126.0 Nm (93 ft·lb) (12.8 kgm) @ 3300 rpm
bmep 1139.1 kPa (165.2 psi)
Specific torque 90.65 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.01
Unitary capacity 347.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2508 mm
wheelbase 98.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4081 mm
Length (inches) 160.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1724 mm
Width (inches) 67.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1498 mm
Height (inches) 59 in
L:W ratio 1.63
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1159 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2555 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.380
Frontal area 2.17 m2
Cx 0.82

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 195/65 R 15 T
Wheels 6J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.53

General information

RAC rating 14.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2003 Volkswagen Beetle PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2003

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