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2000 Volkswagen Beetle RSi

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Build Start: 2000

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 2000
Model Variant: Beetle

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2513mm
Track/tread (rear): 1553mm
Width: 1810mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 63litres
Track/tread (front): 1553mm
Length: 4100mm
Height: 1475mm
Kerb weight: 1515kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 6 in 15° vee
Top Gear Ratio: 0.77
Bore × Stroke: 84 × 95.9mm
Specific torque: 100.34Nm/litre
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: transverse
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Gearbox: 6 speed manual
Capacity: 3.2 litre (3189cc)
Final Drive Ratio: 4.20
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.88
Specific output: 51.7 kW/litre70.3 ps/litre, 69.3 1.14bhp/litre
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Engine Coolant: Water

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 6.4s
Standing kilometre: 27.4 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 147.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: all wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 320 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 4.7s
Standing quarter-mile: 14.8 s
Maximum Speed: 225km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 9.19kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 224 @ 6200 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel Consumption: 16.7/9.2/11.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/total
Fuel system: MPFi
Carbon dioxide emissions: 286.0 g/km NEDC

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.MS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.63
Turning Circle: 10.90 m
Rear suspension: I.DW.TA.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 256mm
Front Brake Diameter: 334mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1261kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 18x9J
Tyres Front: 235/40 R 18 Z
Wheel Size Rear: 18x9J
Tyres Rear: 235/40 R 18 Z

Aerodynamics

Frontal area: 2.23 m²
Drag coefficient: 0.4
CdA: 0.89

Other

Unitary Capacity: 531.5cc
RAC rating: 26.2
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 24 valves in total
Number of doors: 2

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