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Volkswagen Beetle RSi

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 95.90 mm 3.31 in × 3.78 in
Cylinders V-6 in 15.0° vee
Displace 3.2 litre 3189 cc (194.605 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.80:1
Fuel system MPFi
Maximum power 224.1 PS (221.0 bhp) (164.8 kW) @ 6200 rpm
0-50 mph 4.70 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.80 s
Standing km 27.40 s
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption 16.7/9.2/11.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/total
CO2 emissions 286.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 145.87 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 320.0 Nm (236 ft·lb) (32.6 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1261 kPa (182.9 psi)
Specific torque 100.34 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.88
Unitary capacity 531.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2513 mm
wheelbase 98.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4100 mm
Length (inches) 161.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1810 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1475 mm
Height (inches) 58.1 in
L:W ratio 1.63
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1515 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3340 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.400
Frontal area 2.23 m2
Cx 0.89

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive AWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.90 m
Tyres 235/40 R 18 Z
Wheels 9J x 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 334 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 4.20

General information

RAC rating 26.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2000 Volkswagen Beetle RSi PDF Manual
Beetle RSi picture
Designer unknown
Year 2000

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