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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

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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: 1462kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo D.
Engine Layout: transverse
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Gearbox: 6 speed manual
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1598cc)
Final Drive Ratio: 3.65
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Specific output: 48.3 kW/litre65.7 ps/litre, 64.8 1.06bhp/litre
Engine Construction: cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
Compression Ratio: 16.5:1
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: turbocharged diesel
Cylinders: Straight 4
Top Gear Ratio: 0.63
Bore × Stroke: 79.5 × 80.5mm
Specific torque: 156.45Nm/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5

Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 8s
Maximum Speed: 178km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 18.94kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 105 @ 4400 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 12.1s
Power-to-weight ratio: 71.78 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 250 Nmlb/ft

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Fuel Consump.

Carbon dioxide emissions: 124.0 g/km NEDC
CO2 Effizienz (DE): B
Fuel Consumption: 5.6/4.3/4.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
VED band (UK): D
Fuel system: common rail direct diesel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.68

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 288mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1966kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 253mm

Wheels & Tyres

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

Other

Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
Unitary Capacity: 399.5cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 15.7
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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