1998 Volkswagen New Beetle:
- Front Engine, front wheel drive coupe. - 4 passenger, 2-door steel body.
- Base Price: (US) $15,200-$18,000(est.) - EPA size class, Subcompact
- Airbag, Dual front & front side.
POWERTRAIN:
- Bore X Stroke (in/mm), 3.25 x 3.65 / 82.6 x 92.7
- Compression Ratio, 10.0:1 - Redline, 6500
- Fuel/Induction System, Sequential Multipoint EFI
- SOHC 4-inline, 121 cu-inch (1984 cc) - Power SAE net 115 bhp@5200 rpm
- Torque SAE net 122 lb-ft@2600 rpm - 4-speed auto, or 5-speed manual
- Recommended Fuel, Regular Unleaded
CHASSIS:
- Independant front and rear suspension - Power assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- Vented front disc, rear disc brakes. - 205/55R16 91H front & rear Mich. Energy MXV4+
MEASUREMENTS:
- Wheelbase (in/mm), 98.9 / 2512 - Curb Weight 2712 lbs.
- Track f/r (in//mm), 59.6 / 58.7 // 1514 / 1473 - Length (in/mm), 161.1 / 4092
- Width (in/mm), 67.9 / 1725 - Height (in/mm), 59.5 / 1511
- Cargo Capacity (cu. ft), 12.0 - Fuel Capacity (gal), 14.5
PERFORMANCE:
- Top speed (est.) 113 mph. - EPA Fuel Economy (city/high), 23 / 29
- Est. Range (city/high), 333 / 420 - Speed Through 600ft. Slalom (mph), 65.2
- 0-60mph, 9.7sec. - 60-0mph Braking, 132 ft.
FINAL ASSEMBLY:
- Puebla, Mexico.
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