2000 - Volkswagen - Beetle VR5

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Beetle VR5 2000
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Beetle VR5
Production Year 2000
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2508 mm     (98,7 in)
Front Track 1508 mm     (59,4 in)
Rear Track 1494 mm     (58,8 in)
Length 4081 mm     (160,7 in)
Width 1724 mm     (67,9 in)
Height 1498 mm     (59 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,63
Weight 1327 kg     (2922,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 55 litre   (12,1 Imp gal ,  14,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,38
Frontal Area 2,17
Cx 0,82
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction cast iron block & aluminium head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-5
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 20 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2324 cc     (141,82 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 90,2 mm     (3,55 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 464,8 cc/cylinder    (28,36 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 6
Compression Ratio 10,8 : 1
Fuel System Type EFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 167 HP     (124,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 220 N.m     (162,4 lb.ft ,  22,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3300 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 191,8 N.m    (6200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 125,8 HP/ton    (93,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 71,9 HP/litre    (53,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 214 g/km
Fuel Consumption 12.4/6.8/8.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/total
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 6,2 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 8,7 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 29,7 s
Top Speed 211 km/h   (131,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,84 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,94 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
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) 312 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 256 mm
Wheels (front) 6.5J x 16
Wheels (rear) 6.5J x 16
Tyres (front) 205/55 R 16 V
Tyres (rear) 205/55 R 16 V