Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 1999 specs
General information
Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 |
Year: | 1999 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 5 |
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, transverse |
Displacement: | 1786 ccm |
Max power: | 150 PS (111 kW) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 240.01 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 81 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Fuel mixed driving: | 8.3 litres/100 km (28.34 miles per gallon) |
Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 202 km/h (125.5 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1288 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4180 litres (1105 gallons) |
Cargo space: | 209 litres (56 gallons) |
Optional cargo space: | 769 litres (204 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Steering: | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program . |
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Disks |
Brake details: | Antiblocking system . |
Front tire dimensions: | 175/65-R13 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 195/65-R15 |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1165 kg (2568.4 pounds) |
Max weight with load: | 1810 kg (3990.4 pounds) |
Towing weight: | 1000 kg (2204.6 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4100 mm (161.4 inches) |
Overall width: | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
Overall height: | 1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2860 mm (112.6 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
Service interval: | 30,000 km |