1998 - Volkswagen - Beetle Diesel

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Beetle Diesel 1998
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Beetle Diesel
Production Year 1998
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2512 mm     (98,9 in)
Front Track 1514 mm     (59,6 in)
Rear Track 1491 mm     (58,7 in)
Length 4092 mm     (161,1 in)
Width 1725 mm     (67,9 in)
Height 1511 mm     (59,5 in)
Ground Clearance 107 mm     (4,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,63
Weight 1230 kg     (2709,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 55 litre   (12,1 Imp gal ,  14,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,38
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1896 cc     (115,7 cu in)
Bore 79,5 mm     (3,13 in)
Stroke 95,4 mm     (3,76 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,83
Unitary Capacity 474 cc/cylinder    (28,93 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 19,5 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Turbo D.
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 90 HP     (67,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 202 N.m     (149,1 lb.ft ,  20,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 1900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 160,2 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 73,2 HP/ton    (54,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 47,5 HP/litre    (35,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,68 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,89 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,2
Turning Circle Diameter 10,9 m    (35,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.TBAx.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)