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Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 TDI Cabriolet

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.50 mm × 95.50 mm 3.13 in × 3.76 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.9 litre 1896 cc (115.701 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 19.00:1
Fuel system common rail direct diesel injection
Maximum power 105.4 PS (104.0 bhp) (77.6 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph 7.90 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 12.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.20 s
Standing km 33.60 s
Top speed 179 km/h (111 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.9/4.7/5.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 149.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 76.98 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 250.0 Nm (184 ft·lb) (25.5 kgm) @ 1900 rpm
bmep 1657 kPa (240.3 psi)
Specific torque 131.86 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.83
Unitary capacity 474 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
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) 1351 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2978 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 H
Wheels 6J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.39

General information

RAC rating 15.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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