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Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible |
| Year | 2003 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1422 ccm (86.77 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
| Airbags | 4 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1422 ccm (86.77 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 126.00 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0595 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors | 3 |
| Passenger space | 4180 litres (1,104 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (460.6 inches) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1260 kg (2,777.8 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4090 mm (161.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2510 mm (98.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Service interval | 30,000 km |
