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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI Bluemotion DSG

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Build Start: 2012

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 2012
Model Variant: Beetle

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2540mm
Track/tread (rear): 1544mm
Width: 1808mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres
Track/tread (front): 1578mm
Length: 4278mm
Height: 1473mm
Kerb weight: 1483kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Layout: transverse
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Gearbox: 7 speed automatic
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1598cc)
Final Drive Ratio: 3.43
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Specific output: 48.3 kW/litre65.7 ps/litre, 64.8 1.06bhp/litre
Engine Construction: cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
Compression Ratio: 16.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo D.
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: turbocharged diesel
Cylinders: Straight 4
Top Gear Ratio: 0.65
Bore × Stroke: 79.5 × 80.5mm
Specific torque: 156.45Nm/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 105 @ 4400 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 8s
Maximum Speed: 176km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 19.21kg/kW
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 250 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 12.1s
Power-to-weight ratio: 70.76 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

CO2 Effizienz (DE): A
Carbon dioxide emissions: 119.0 g/km NEDC
Fuel system: common rail direct diesel injection
Fuel Consumption: 4.9/4.2/4.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
VED band (UK): C

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.68

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 288mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1966kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 253mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 16x6½J
Tyres Rear: 215/60 R 16 T
Wheel Size Front: 16x6½J
Tyres Front: 215/60 R 16 T

Other

Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 15.7
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 399.5cc

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