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Volkswagen Beetle VR5

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 90.20 mm 3.19 in × 3.55 in
Cylinders V-5
Displace 2.3 litre 2324 cc (141.819 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 20 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium hea
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.80:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 169.3 PS (167.0 bhp) (124.5 kW) @ 6200 rpm
0-50 mph 6.20 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.30 s
Standing km 29.70 s
Top speed 211 km/h (131 mph)
Fuel consumption 12.4/6.8/8.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/total
CO2 emissions 214.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 125.85 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 220.0 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm) @ 3300 rpm
bmep 1189.6 kPa (172.5 psi)
Specific torque 94.66 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 6
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 464.8 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) 1327 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2926 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 10.90 m
Tyres 205/55 R 16 V
Wheels 6½J x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 312 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.94

General information

RAC rating 20.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2000 Volkswagen Beetle VR5 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2000

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