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2001 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S

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Build Start: 2001

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General

Build Start: 2001
Model Variant: Beetle

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2508mm
Track/tread (rear): 1494mm
Width: 1725mm
Ground clearance: 99mm
Kerb weight: 1363kg
Track/tread (front): 1509mm
Length: 4092mm
Height: 1499mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Construction: cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo
Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 6 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Final Drive Ratio: 3.88
Capacity: 1.8 litre (1781cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.94
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: turbocharged petrol
Top Gear Ratio: 0.97
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 81 × 86.4mm

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 132.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Weight-to-power ratio: 10.27kg/kW
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel Consumption: 23/30 US MPG EPA city/highway
Fuel system: Bosch Motronic fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 10.90 m
Rear suspension: TBAx.CS.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.040
Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.63

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1658.1kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 288mm
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 232mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 17x7J
Tyres Rear: P225/45 R 17 H
Wheel Size Front: 17x7J
Tyres Front: P225/45 R 17 H

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.38

Other

Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
maximum power output(SAE net): 180 PS (178 bhp) (133 kW)at 5500 rpm
maximum torque(SAE net): 235 Nm (173 ft·lb) (24 kgm)at 1950-5000 rpm
Specific torque(SAE net): 131.95 Nm/litre, 1.59 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 445.25cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 16.3
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Specific output(SAE net): 99.9 bhp/litre1.64 bhp/cu in

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