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Volk Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 Cabriolet

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General

Model Variant: Beetle

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2516mm
Track/tread (rear): 1487mm
Width: 1721mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres
Track/tread (front): 1507mm
Length: 4129mm
Height: 1502mm
Kerb weight: 1276kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 76.5 × 75.6mm
Top Gear Ratio: 0.85
Specific torque: 90.65Nm/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: transverse
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.4 litre (1390cc)
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.01
Final Drive Ratio: 4.53
Specific output: 39.7 kW/litre54 ps/litre, 53.2 0.87bhp/litre
Engine Construction: cast iron block; aluminium heads
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 15.6s
Standing kilometre: 36.4 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 58.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 126 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 10.3s
Standing quarter-mile: 19.8 s
Maximum Speed: 160km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 23.12kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 75 @ 5000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: MPFi
Fuel Consumption: 9.5/5.8/7.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions: 170.0 g/km NEDC

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.64
Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension: TBAx.TA.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 232mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1139.1kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 280mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 15x6J
Tyres Front: 195/65 R 15 T
Wheel Size Rear: 15x6J
Tyres Rear: 195/65 R 15 T

Aerodynamics

Frontal area: 2.20 m²
Drag coefficient: 0.37
CdA: 0.81

Other

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

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