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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

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Build Start: 2012

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 2012
Model Variant: Beetle

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2540mm
Track/tread (rear): 1544mm
Width: 1808mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres
Track/tread (front): 1578mm
Length: 4278mm
Height: 1473mm
Kerb weight: 1454kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Layout: transverse
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Gearbox: 6 speed manual
Capacity: 1.4 litre (1390cc)
Final Drive Ratio: 3.94
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.01
Specific output: 84.8 kW/litre115.2 ps/litre, 113.7 1.86bhp/litre
Engine Construction: cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: turbocharged petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Top Gear Ratio: 0.73
Bore × Stroke: 76.5 × 75.6mm
Specific torque: 172.66Nm/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 160 @ 5800 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 6.1s
Maximum Speed: 206km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 12.34kg/kW
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 240 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 8.6s
Power-to-weight ratio: 110.18 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

Carbon dioxide emissions: 158.0 g/km NEDC
CO2 Effizienz (DE): D
Fuel Consumption: 8.8/5.6/6.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
VED band (UK): G
Fuel system: direct petrol injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.68

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 312mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 2169.7kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 253mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 16x6½J
Tyres Rear: 215/60 R 16 H
Wheel Size Front: 16x6½J
Tyres Front: 215/60 R 16 H

Other

Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 14.5
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 347.5cc

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