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Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 86.40 mm 3.19 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1781 cc (108.683 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium all
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 132.06 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1658.1 kPa (240.5 psi)
Specific torque 131.95 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 445.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2508 mm
wheelbase 98.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4092 mm
Length (inches) 161.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1725 mm
Width (inches) 67.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1499 mm
Height (inches) 59 in
L:W ratio 1.63
Ground clearance (milimeters) 99 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 3.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1363 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3005 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
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.040
Turning circle 10.90 m
Tyres P225/45 R 17 H
Wheels 7J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 288 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.97
Final drive ratio 3.88

General information

RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2001 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S PDF Manual
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Year 2001

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