1998 - Volkswagen - Beetle

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Beetle 1998
2. Beetle 1999
3. Beetle 2003
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Beetle
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 1984 cc     (121,07 cu in)
Bore 82,55 mm     (3,25 in)
Stroke 92,7 mm     (3,65 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,89
Unitary Capacity 496 cc/cylinder    (30,27 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo Motronic SFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 115 HP     (85,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 165 N.m     (121,8 lb.ft ,  16,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 157,5 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 93,5 HP/ton    (69,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 58 HP/litre    (43,2 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 0,84 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,24 : 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)