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Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Automatic

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
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 6.80 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.30 s
Standing km 31.10 s
Top speed 199 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption 12.8/6.9/9.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 216.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 114.02 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1552.3 kPa (225.1 psi)
Specific torque 123.53 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) 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) 1298 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2862 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 ∅ 288 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 2.88

General information

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

Manual Download

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