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Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Cabriolet

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
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 5 valves per cylinder | 20 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium hea
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system MPFi
Maximum power 150.1 PS (148.0 bhp) (110.4 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph 6.30 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.70 s
Standing km 30.60 s
Top speed 202 km/h (126 mph)
Fuel consumption 11.1/6.5/8.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 197.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 106.63 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 220.0 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm) @ 2000-4200 rpm
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 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) 1388 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3060 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 205/55 R 16 V
Wheels 6½J x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 288 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.94

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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