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Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T -
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T
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1999 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1999 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

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bodywork
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Type4/5S SAL

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2508 mm 98.7 in
Track front 1508 mm 59.4 in
rear 1494 mm 58.8 in
Length 4081 mm 160.7 in
Width 1724 mm 67.9 in
Height 1498 mm 59 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1264 kg 2787 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 55 litres 12.1 UK Gal 14.5 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient 0.380
Frontal area 2.17 m2
Cx 0.82

engine
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Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 86.40 mm
3.19 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.8 litre
1781 cc
(108.683 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
(DIN)		 150.1 PS (148.0 bhp) (110.4 kW)
@ 5800 rpm
Specific output 83.1 bhp/litre
1.36 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)		 220.0 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm)
@ 2000-4200 rpm
bmep 1552.3 kPa (225.1 psi)
Specific torque 123.53 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 445.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 5.90 s
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 8.70 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 16.40 s
Standing km 30.00 s
Top speed 203 km/h (126 mph)
Fuel consumption 11.0/6.4/8.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions 194.0 g/km
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 117.09 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.90 m
Suspension front I.MS.CS.ARB.
rear I.TBAx.CS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 6½J x 16
rear 6½J x 16
Tyresfront 205/55 R 16 V
rear 205/55 R 16 V
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 288 mm
rear232 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.94

general
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RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1999 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T added 2001-03-02.
Last modified 2008-08-11.
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