1999 - Volkswagen - Beetle

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Beetle 1998
2. Beetle 1999
3. Beetle 2003
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Beetle
Production Year 1999
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 1205 kg     (2654,2 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 1595 cc     (97,33 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 77,4 mm     (3,05 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,05
Unitary Capacity 398,75 cc/cylinder    (24,33 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,3 : 1
Fuel System Type EFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 99 HP     (73,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 145 N.m     (107 lb.ft ,  14,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 125,9 N.m    (5600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 82,2 HP/ton    (61,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 62,1 HP/litre    (46,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 7,8 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 11,7 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 178 km/h   (110,6 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
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)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)