2003 - Volkswagen - Beetle

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Beetle 1998
2. Beetle 1999
3. Beetle 2003
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Production Year 2003
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
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 1159 kg     (2552,9 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 aluminium block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1390 cc     (84,82 cu in)
Bore 76,5 mm     (3,01 in)
Stroke 75,6 mm     (2,98 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,01
Unitary Capacity 347,5 cc/cylinder    (21,21 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type EFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 73 HP     (54,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 126 N.m     (93 lb.ft ,  12,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3300 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 104 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 63 HP/ton    (47 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 52,5 HP/litre    (39,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 168 g/km
Fuel Consumption 9.3/5.7/7.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 9,6 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 14,6 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 19,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 35,6 s
Top Speed 161 km/h   (100,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,85 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,53 : 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
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.TB.TA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 280 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 232 mm
Wheels (front) 6J x 15
Wheels (rear) 6J x 15
Tyres (front) 195/65 R 15 T
Tyres (rear) 195/65 R 15 T