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1998 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel

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Build Start: 1998

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1998
Model Variant: Beetle

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2512mm
Track/tread (rear): 1491mm
Width: 1725mm
Ground clearance: 107mm
Kerb weight: 1230kg
Track/tread (front): 1514mm
Length: 4092mm
Height: 1511mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.89
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.9 litre (1896cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.83
Compression Ratio: 19.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo D.
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.68
Engine Type: turbocharged diesel
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 79.5 × 95.5mm

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Performance

Weight-to-power ratio: 18.33kg/kW
Power-to-weight ratio: 74.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 10.90 m
Rear suspension: I.TBAx.CS.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.200
Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.63

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1338.8kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.38

Other

Unitary Capacity: 474cc
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
maximum power output(SAEnet): 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)at 4000 rpm
Specific output(SAEnet): 35.4 kW/litre48.1 ps/litre, 47.5 bhp/litre0.78 bhp/cu in
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 15.7
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
maximum torque(SAEnet): 202 Nm (149 ft·lb) (20.6 kgm)at 1900 rpm
Specific torque(SAEnet): 106.54 Nm/litre, 1.29 ft·lb/cu3

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