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Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 Cabriolet

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 77.40 mm 3.19 in × 3.05 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1595 cc (97.333 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium hea
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system MPFi
Maximum power 102.4 PS (101.0 bhp) (75.3 kW) @ 5600 rpm
0-50 mph 8.20 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 12.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.60 s
Standing km 34.60 s
Top speed 178 km/h (111 mph)
Fuel consumption 10.5/6.0/7.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 185.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 77.69 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 148.0 Nm (109 ft·lb) (15.1 kgm) @ 3800 rpm
bmep 1166 kPa (169.1 psi)
Specific torque 92.79 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 398.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2516 mm
wheelbase 99.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4129 mm
Length (inches) 162.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1721 mm
Width (inches) 67.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1502 mm
Height (inches) 59.1 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1300 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2866 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 0.370
Frontal area 2.20 m2
Cx 0.81

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 0.88
Final drive ratio 4.24

General information

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

Manual Download

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